Become a Reading Mentor with The Shadow Project! (In-person)

The Shadow Project is recruiting volunteers to become in-person Reading Mentors in Centennial schools. Mentors work one-on-one with students with learning challenges, motivating them to set and achieve weekly reading goals using assistive reading technology and an extensive audiobook library.

We are currently in need of volunteers who can volunteer in East Portland, near Gresham.

Volunteers need to meet the following criteria:

• 18+ years old
• Commit 2 hours per week from October to May.
• Volunteer in the mornings or afternoon during school hours, 9am-3pm
• Available to volunteer in East Portland, near Gresham
• Provide proof of COVID-19 Vaccination

If you are interested in volunteering, please complete our Reading Mentor Interest Form.

If you have questions, please contact us at serve@shadow-project.org. Thank you!

Note: As COVID-19 Requirements state-wide evolve, we are asking our in-person volunteers to please be vaccinated, and be able to show proof of vaccine status.

Accessibility information: Volunteers will be in schools, seated for most of the event, and there is no lifting involved.

As part of our commitment to advancing equity for diverse learners, we work to recruit and retain a diverse staff, volunteers, and board-one that welcomes and engages people with diverse, intersectional identities. We encourage and support applicants from all backgrounds to join us in our work. This includes -- but is in no way limited to -- people experiencing disability, BIPOC individuals, and LGBTQIA2S+.

Watch our video to learn more: Reading Mentor Program Preview

2 shifts available:

• Shifts are only 2 hours during the morning hours, and specific times are TBD based on volunteer and teacher availability.: 09:00 to 11:45 PST
• Shifts are only 2 hours during the afternoon hours, and specific times are TBD based on volunteer and teacher availability.: 12:00 to 15:00 PST