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Education: Elementary & Secondary Education: Literacy / Library / ESL
Overview Reading Buddies
are a key part of our programs and provide the essential reading comprehension assistance to a student once a week. As a Reading Buddy, you will help a child develop their comprehension skills through reading high-quality literature to them. Above all, you will be a positive role model who encourages them and makes reading fun!
Reading Buddies are a key part of our programs and provide the essential reading comprehension assistance to a student once a week.
Why we need YOU:
In 2023, 43 percent of third graders in Dallas County were reading on level according to Dallas education advocacy coalition Commit. Readers 2 Leaders needs your help to increase the number of students reading at or above grade level by reading to students, one-on-one or in small groups.
Responsibilities
Read to students one-on-one or in small groups to support reading comprehension.
Be a positive role model and make reading enjoyable to foster a love of reading.
When and where you can volunteer We have Reading Buddies spots available in our After-School program, Monday-Wednesday from 3:45-5:30pm, and in our In-School program on Mondays-Tuesdays with 30-40 min sessions between 8:30am-2:30pm at our partner DISD school(s).
Volunteers commit to attending weekly sessions for at least a semester.
How To Get Started Go to the following link to sign up for the session(s) you'd like to volunteer. We will be in contact with you to complete the application process and training.
https://volunteer.bloomerang.co:443/JE/nkbgoqrt2hhm9f
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Overview Reading Buddies
are a key part of our programs and provide the essential reading comprehension assistance to a student once a week. As a Reading Buddy, you will help a child develop their comprehension skills through reading high-quality literature to them. Above all, you will be a positive role model who encourages them and makes reading fun!
Reading Buddies are a key part of our programs and provide the essential reading comprehension assistance to a student once a week.
Why we need YOU:
In 2023, 43 percent of third graders in Dallas County were reading on level according to Dallas education advocacy coalition Commit. Readers 2 Leaders needs your help to increase the number of students reading at or above grade level by reading to students, one-on-one or in small groups.
Responsibilities
Read to students one-on-one or in small groups to support reading comprehension.
Be a positive role model and make reading enjoyable to foster a love of reading.
When and where you can volunteer We have Reading Buddies spots available in our After-School program, Monday-Wednesday from 3:45-5:30pm, and in our In-School program on Mondays-Tuesdays with 30-40 min sessions between 8:30am-2:30pm at our partner DISD school(s).
Volunteers commit to attending weekly sessions for at least a semester.
How To Get Started Go to the following link to sign up for the session(s) you'd like to volunteer. We will be in contact with you to complete the application process and training.
https://volunteer.bloomerang.co:443/JE/nkbgoqrt2hhm9f
#J-18808-Ljbffr