Become a Reading Partner for a Child in Need this Fall
Hosted by: Reading Partners Silicon Valley
Date
Ongoing Opportunity
Time
Contact coordinator for times
Contact
Taryn Kearns
[email protected]
408-540-8315
About Become a Reading Partner for a Child in Need this Fall
Reading Partners needs volunteers like you to provide students in under-resourced elementary schools in your community with the proven, individualized reading support they need to read at grade level by fourth grade.
Each week, you will meet one-on-one with your student to help them develop strong literacy skills and discover a passion for reading. We'll provide a structured curriculum, in-person training, and ongoing support to help your student thrive. Tutoring takes place in on-campus reading centers at 20 different schools sites around Silicon Valley.
No teaching experience required and anyone over the age of 14 can volunteer. Flexible Monday to Thursday volunteer times between 9am and 5pm.
Application Process
Background check is required to begin tutoring. Live scan request form will be provided after sing-up.
Family-Friendly
Parents and children are invited and encouraged to get involved.
We're looking for volunteers who:
Care about:
- Education
- Youth
- Community Advocacy
Are a skilled:
- Professional
- Talker
- Maestro
- Mentor
- Wordsmith
Are interested in:
- Intellectual Pursuits
- Reading & Writing
- Geeking Out
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