Reading Reach
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READING REACHLiteracy Program
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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.
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Our Mission
Reading Reach’s mission is to give people of all ages the literacy tools they need for an independent, successful future.
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Think About It
If you had trouble reading, you could not…
Drive a car
Shop for groceries
Pay bills
Use a computer
And so much more…
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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.
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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.
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Library Information
Contact your local library to learn its hours and location.
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
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Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers can: Teach classes Join our Media team Join our Events team Act as representatives at kiosks
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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
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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
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Student Testimonial
“Now I read to my parents, instead of them reading to me!” Sukee, age 8
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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.
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Reading Reach
Volunteer Today!