Can You Give One Hour a Week to Make a Difference for a Child?
SMART Reading is looking for volunteer Readers and substitute Readers to spend one hour a week reading one-on-one with children across Central Oregon. SMART pairs adult volunteers with preschool through third-grade students for fun, child-guided reading sessions and books to keep. The goal of the reading sessions is to have fun with books and help kids foster a love of reading. Joining SMART as a volunteer is a great way to get involved in your local school community! Learn more about this special role here or call 541-797-7726.
You’ll have the opportunity from October through May to:
- Read one-on-one with children at the same time each week.
- Work alongside the Site Coordinator (the lead volunteer) to provide a positive environment for students.
- Attend Reader training and receive ongoing support.
- Complete required documentation during the reading sessions.
- Follow all SMART Reading safety policies.
- Network with other community members around early childhood literacy.
- Assist children in taking books home to build their own libraries!
Most programs operate during the school day; SMART reading days and times vary depending on the individual site.
Sign up online here to be part of our SMART Reading team!
