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Books + Kids = Fun for readers in pediatric clinics
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Location:
Kansas City, Kansas, 66160, United States
Organization:
Reach Out and Read Kansas City
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Start date:
May 15, 2008
Sex:
All are welcome
Language(s):
English, Spanish
Last updated:
May 26, 2009
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End date:
May 1, 2010
Age:
Seniors (65 and over), Adults (18-64), Teens (13-17), Families
Area of Focus:
Children and Youth, Education and Academia, Family and Parenting
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Description:
If you love reading to children you'll have a great time as a waiting room reader in one of 39 pediatric clinics in the KC area. Read aloud from favorites like 'Goodnight Moon', 'Green Eggs & Ham', and 'Where the Wild Things Are' with children waiting to see their pediatrican.
Readers share books with kids, talk with parents about early childhood literacy and hand out new and gently used waiting room books to families.
A blast for book lovers! Ideal volunteers:
- Good reading skills
- Appreciation for books
- Enjoy being around children and families
Readers undergo 2 hours of training and are asked to commit to a minimum of 3 months of reading, preferably at least 1x a week for 1-2 hours. Minimum age: 15 without a parent (10+ with a parent)
Reach Out & Read has 39 clinics throughout the KC Metro. To find a clinic near you call 913-588-2793 for locations or visit www.reachoutandreadkc.org
How to Apply:
Contact Laura for more information:
CALL 913-588-2793
E-MAIL reachoutandread@kumc.edu
FAX 913-588-8397
ADDRESS: 3901 Rainbow Blvd, MS 4004, KC, KS 66160
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Permalink:
http://www.idealist.org/if/i/en/av/VolunteerOpportunity/149223-198/c
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