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Become a Reading Buddy or Coach Today!

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Saint Paul, MN
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per month
    Commitment Details:
    45 minutes once a week. October - May (no programming Winter Break, Major Holidays and Spring Break).
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    60
    Cause Areas:
    Education, Volunteering
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    14+
    Other Requirements:
    Requirements: 60 minute on-line self-directed training Minimum Age: 16 years of age Commit to once a week October - May

    Description

    Reading Together program fosters the joy of reading and boosts reading skills through mentorship and creative play.

    Volunteer at the Library! Reading Together helps students in grades K – 5 advance their reading skills, reach their reading goals, and foster a love of reading. Volunteers must be 18 years or older, complete a training, and meet one-on-one with a participant for one hour/week at either Arlington Hills, Dayton’s Bluff, Hamline Midway, Highland Park, Merriam Park, Rice Street, Rondo Community, or Sun Ray libraries. This program runs from October – May.

    Volunteer orientations held in August.

    Location

    On-site
    Saint Paul, Minnesota, US

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