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Published 11/3/25 12:02PM

Read with Kindergarten students at Minoso!

Working In The Schools (WITS)
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Chicago, IL
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per week
    Commitment Details:
    1 hour once a week through May; following the CPS calendar for holidays and breaks.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    4
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Education, Volunteering
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Public Groups, Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Other Requirements:
    Volunteers must fill out WITS and CPS forms [Civicore]

    Description

    Volunteers needed for our WITS Kindergarten programs. Volunteers spend about 1 hour once a week reading aloud one-on-one with kindergarten students at a local elementary school. WITS provides a one-hour training, books and a staff member on site to support students and volunteers. Our mission is to empower Chicago elementary students to discover themselves through reading while developing foundational literacy skills.

    We are currently recruiting volunteers for the following WITS Kindergarten programs:

    • Minoso (Bridgeport): 9am-10am each Thursdays beginning in November, 2025 through May, 2026

    Please email Daphne DaphneR@witschicago.org if you're interested!

    Location

    On-site
    Minoso Elementary, 3527 S Wallace St, Chicago, Illinois, US
    3527 S Wallace St

    How to Volunteer for This Opportunity

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