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After-School Reading Champions Volunteer

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ORGANIZATION: UNITED WAY OF GREENWICH INC

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Igniting a love for reading, one student at a time!

Since 2008, Reading Champions has proudly stood as Greenwich’s largest volunteer-powered early literacy program. In partnership with Greenwich Public Schools, we’re on a mission to empower young learners by boosting their reading fluency and building their confidence, one word at a time.

What Makes Reading Champions Impactful?
  • Changing Lives: With one hour a week you can make a difference too. Nearly 400 students benefit annually from personalized, one-on-one tutoring sessions

  • A Community Effort: Over 120 dedicated volunteers inspire young minds across all 11 Greenwich public elementary schools and 4 vibrant after-school programs:

  • Focused Support: Providing weekly, dedicated reading sessions for grades K-Fifth, to build essential literacy skills.

  • Builds Confidence: Our program improves fluency, enhances comprehension and inspires academic success for a lifetime.

  • Empowers Volunteers: We equip our team with the tools, training, and support needed to make a meaningful difference.

Join us to champion the joy of reading and motivate the next generation of confident, capable learners!

1 Shift

  • Mon Jan 06, 2025 - 03:45 PM to 05:00 PM EST - Spots available: 7

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About UNITED WAY OF GREENWICH INC

Location:

500 WEST PUTNAM AVENUE NO 415, GREENWICH, CT 06830, US

Mission Statement

The Greenwich United Way identifies unmet local health, educational and self-sufficiency needs, raises awareness and support, and works collaboratively with community partners to initiate solutions and implement programs that have a lasting and positive impact.

Description

Greenwich United Way has been a trusted partner of the Greenwich community, government and local organizations since 1933. We have focused on community solutions in the areas of education, financial stability and health for over 85 years. United Way is an international organization in nearly 1,800 communities across more than 40 countries and territories worldwide.

CAUSE AREAS

Children & Youth
Community
Education & Literacy
Children & Youth, Community, Education & Literacy

WHEN

Mon Jan 06, 2025 - Sat Apr 05, 2025
03:45 PM - 05:00 PM
This opportunity has 1 shift

WHERE

25 Mead AvenueGreenwich, CT 06830

(41.00066,-73.65511)
 

SKILLS

  • Literacy / Reading
  • Child Development
  • Reading / Writing

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+
  • Public Groups
  • Private Groups

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 16
  • Orientation or Training
  • 1 hour, 1x a week

Private Group Details

  • Group Size Range 1 - 50+
  • Event can be held at organization location(s)
  • No Donation

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