Reading Buddies (in-person)

Reading Buddies, a program of the RSVP Center of Essex, Morris, and Hudson Counties at Jewish Family Service MetroWest, engages older adult volunteers in promoting childhood literacy in public schools. Volunteers age 55+ read to the same small group of students each week throughout the school year using a read-aloud format that supplements the school’s regular reading curriculum. Reading Buddies is a one of a kind program that uses volunteers to support children pre-k through 2nd grade and educators in the classroom.

We are currently seeking readers for our new school partner in Dover, NJ. Spanish-speaking, bilingual volunteers are strongly preferred to best serve the students enrolled at this school. This is an in-person volunteer opportunity serving students in kindergarten through 2nd grade. Reading Buddies is a two hour commitment twice a month on Friday's this school year. All volunteers must be age 55+ and submit to a background check. Books and training are provided. If you are interested in signing up to read to children or would like more information, please contact Julie Cramer-Le at jcramer-le@jfsmetrowest.org or 973-637-1761.