Nonprofit
Published 9/11/25 1:09PM

After-School Reading Champions Volunteer

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Greenwich, CT
I Want to Volunteer


  • Details

    Start Date:
    January 6, 2025, 3:45 PM GMT-5
    End Date:
    May 30, 2026, 5:00 PM GMT-4
    Available Times:
    Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Commitment Details:
    1 hour, 1x a week
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    20
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Education, Volunteering
    Good For:
    Public Groups, Age 55+, Private Corporate Groups
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    16+

    Description

    Igniting a love for reading, one student at a time!

    Since 2008, Reading Champions has proudly stood as Greenwich’s largest volunteer-powered early literacy program. In partnership with Greenwich Public Schools, we’re on a mission to empower young learners by boosting their reading fluency and building their confidence, one word at a time.

    What Makes Reading Champions Impactful?

    • Changing Lives: With one hour a week you can make a difference too. Nearly 400 students benefit annually from personalized, one-on-one tutoring sessions
    • A Community Effort: Over 120 dedicated volunteers inspire young minds across all 11 Greenwich public elementary schools and 4 vibrant after-school programs:
    • Focused Support: Providing weekly, dedicated reading sessions for grades K-Fifth, to build essential literacy skills.
    • Builds Confidence: Our program improves fluency, enhances comprehension and inspires academic success for a lifetime.
    • Empowers Volunteers: We equip our team with the tools, training, and support needed to make a meaningful difference.

    Join us to champion the joy of reading and motivate the next generation of confident, capable learners!

    Private Group Details:

    • Group Size Range: 1 - 50+
    • Event can be held at organization location(s)
    • No Donation

    1 shift available:

    • Monday January 06, 2025 - 15:45 to 17:00 EST

    Location

    On-site
    25 Mead Avenue, Greenwich, Connecticut, US

    Express Your Interest in This Opportunity

    Instructions:

    Dear Prospective Reading Champions Volunteer,

    For next steps, please fill out our application via the below link.

    https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ttjaKfC-C8EICY0wPGV3L91F-3NS7o2K7CpxfYR62fs/edit

    We will contact you to schedule your orientation and training. Please mention your preference for timing and location of your sessions in Greenwich.

    Thanks for your motivation to support emerging readers in our community!

    Best,

    Cecile Meunier

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