Volunteer Opportunity: Storytime Reader

The Storytime Reader is a community volunteer role responsible for reading to children once a month in a warm, welcoming setting. This role helps foster early literacy, imagination, and a love of reading while supporting our mission to provide accessible, affirming literary resources and community connection.

Primary Responsibilities

• Read aloud to children once a month at a scheduled community event or program.
• Help create a positive, engaging, and welcoming reading experience.
• Encourage children’s interest in books, stories, and literacy.
• Work with organization leaders to follow event guidelines and scheduling needs.
• Represent the organization in a friendly, respectful, and supportive manner.

Tools and Access

The Volunteer Reader will be provided with:

• The books to be read
• Any needed event details or scheduling information
• Support from organization staff or volunteers as needed

Qualifications

• Must live in or near Oneida, TN.
• Comfortable reading aloud to children.
• Friendly, patient, and engaging with young audiences.
• Strong commitment to supporting children and community literacy.
• Ability to communicate clearly and follow event guidelines.
• Prior experience working with children is helpful but not required.

Time Commitment

This is a volunteer role with a flexible time commitment of approximately once per month.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal Volunteer Reader is warm, dependable, and passionate about helping children discover the joy of reading. They are excited to support literacy, community connection, and positive early learning experiences.

Tagged as: Children & Youth, Education, Literacy, Volunteer Support

Nonprofit Mission: The Lavender Project is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and queer-led community initiative rooted in visibility, connection, and care. Our mission is to bring people together by providing free LGBTQIA2S+ literature, resources, and outreach events while creating safe, welcoming spaces for all. Through our pop-up library and community programs, we strive to connect people with resources, support, and one another—building a future where everyone feels seen, valued, and included.