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Be a Reading Mentor at Detroit Merit!
ORGANIZATION: Read to a Child
This opportunity is provided by VolunteerMatch's partner.
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GIVE STUDENTS MUCH NEEDED ONE ON ONE ATTENTION IN METRO DETROIT SCHOOLS.
BECOME A READING MENTOR TODAY!
What is Read to a Child?
Read to a Child’s mission is to foster a love of reading, improve literacy skills and support socio-emotional well-being in students from under-resourced communities. Read to a Child’s vision is that every child has the opportunity to thrive in school and beyond through inspirational mentoring and read-aloud experiences.
Read to a Child partners with thousands of community and corporate volunteer mentors from more than 150 local businesses and organizations who read one-on-one to elementary students at under-resourced schools in the greater metropolitan areas of Boston, Detroit, Hartford, and Los Angeles..
What is the Read Aloud Mentoring Program?
In Read to a Child’s Read Aloud Mentoring Program, an adult is partnered one-on-one with a student attending one of our partner elementary schools for a rewarding, weekly read aloud experience. The relationship typically lasts for the entire school year and often extends for multiple years through the end of fourth grade. Reading pairs are supported by an on-site Program Coordinator, employed by Read to a Child, and are provided access to a wide selection of appropriate books to read. Most recently, Read to a Child has added a virtual component to the program, enabling mentors and children to connect online via Zoom.
When and where do the sessions take place?
The Read Aloud Mentoring Program runs September through May each school year during the students' lunch break. Reading Mentors meet students weekly at their school of choice. Find our participating schools here: https://readtoachild.org/locations/detroit/participating-schools-detroit/
Frequently asked questions
Find a list of frequently asked questions here: https://readtoachild.org/read-aloud-mentoring-program/faq/
Feel free to contact us at infodetroit@readtoachild.org with questions. To learn more, visit www.readtoachild.org/detroit
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About Read to a Child
Location:
20 WILLIAM ST STE G25, WELLESLEY, MA 02481, US
Mission Statement
Read to a Child’s mission is to foster a love of reading, improve literacy skills and support socio-emotional well-being in students from under-resourced communities. Read to a Child’s vision is that every child has the opportunity to thrive in school and beyond through inspirational mentoring and read-aloud experiences.
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What is the Read Aloud Mentoring Program?
In Read to a Child’s Read Aloud Mentoring Program, an adult is partnered one-on-one with a student attending one of our partner elementary schools for a rewarding, weekly read aloud experience. The relationship typically lasts for the entire school year and often extends for multiple years through the end of fourth grade. Reading pairs are supported by an on-site Program Coordinator, employed by Read to a Child, and are provided access to a wide selection of appropriate books to read. Most recently, Read to a Child has added a virtual component to the program, enabling mentors and children to connect online via Zoom or Google Meets.
The simple act of reading aloud to a child once a week, over time, can have a profound impact on the child’s future. The Read Aloud Mentoring Program also offers the adult a convenient, joyful, and meaningful way to give back.
CAUSE AREAS
Children & Youth,
Education & Literacy
WHEN
Wed Feb 26, 2025 - Wed May 21, 2025
WHERE
1091 Alter RoadDetroit, MI 48215
(42.37598 ,-82.94088 )
DATE POSTED
February 13, 2025
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 30 minutes once a week