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Reading Reach

Reading Reach. Literacy Program. What Is Reading Reach?. Reading Reach is an all-volunteer organization that partners with the local library to teach reading skills to kids, teenagers, and adults. Our Mission.

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Reading Reach

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  1. Reading Reach Literacy Program

  2. What Is Reading Reach? Reading Reach is an all-volunteer organization that partners with the local library to teach reading skills to kids, teenagers, and adults.

  3. Our Mission Reading Reach’s mission is to give people of all ages the literacy tools they need for an independent, successful future.

  4. Think About It If you had trouble reading, you could not… Drive a car Pay bills Use a computer Shop for groceries And so much more…

  5. How Does It Work? • Volunteers teach literacy classes at the library on weekday afternoons and evenings. • Classes contain between 8-12 students. • Students take classes according to their age group. • The library provides the teaching materials and a private room for the classes.

  6. Volunteering Basics • All volunteers must commit to one afternoon or evening a week. • All volunteers go through a training session before they teach a class. • Lesson plans are provided for the volunteers. • All volunteers will undergo a background check.

  7. Volunteer Opportunities Volunteers can: • Teach classes • Join our Media team • Join our Events team • Act as representatives at kiosks

  8. Library Information Contact your local library to learn its hours and location. Main Library (818)-555-2323 Main Library (818)-555-2323 East Branch (818)-555-3234 North Branch (818)-555-1223 South Branch (818)-555-9432 West Branch (818)-555-3245

  9. Volunteer Testimonial “It makes me feel good to know that the skills I am teaching others will help them get better jobs.” • Erik, age 32

  10. Student Testimonial “Reading Reach helped me do better in school. Before, I hated books and reading. Now I’m an A student.” • Steven, age 15

  11. Student Testimonial “Now I read to my parents, instead of them reading to me!” • Sukee, age 8

  12. How Do I Sign Up? Simply stop by our booth after this presentation and fill out a form. One of our staff members will contact you in the next seven days.

  13. Reading Reach Volunteer Today!

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