Words Alive’s Read Aloud Program operates on the knowledge that reading aloud to young children is the most important thing we can do to help them become motivated, strong readers. Every month the Read Aloud Program serves approximately 2,000 preschool and elementary school students attending Title I (low-income) elementary schools.
Read Aloud Volunteer Classroom Readers work to build healthy reading habits, encourage reading comprehension, boost phonological awareness, and provide opportunities for self-expression and world exploration. We explore new and diverse texts using five anchors (read, talk, sing, play, and connect) to foster the love of reading. To get a more detailed understanding of the requirements to be a Read Aloud Volunteer Classroom Reader, please copy and paste the link provided in the bottom right corner of the page.
Words Alive’s Read Aloud Program Manager is the primary staff contact and supervisor for Read Aloud Volunteer Classroom Readers.
Please register for an upcoming volunteer orientation to get started as a volunteer with Words Alive. If you have any questions, please contact volunteer@wordsalive.org.