Our goals are to:
1. Build genuine, impactful relationships between students and our volunteer mentors,
2. Help students build a strong social-emotional foundation (aka SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING/DEVELOPMENT)
through self-awareness, self management, social awareness, relationship skills and responsible decision-making, and
3. Improve students' understanding of the fundamental building blocks of early literacy.
68% of American's fourth graders read at a below proficient level. 82% of those children are from low-income families.
[Source: Annie E. Casey Foundation, Early Warning: Why Reading at the End of Third Grade Matters, 2010]
Help us work in collaboration with teachers, parents and local nonprofit partners to prepare 1st, 2nd and 3rd graders for reading success!
Minimum Requirements:
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One hour per week, 12-25 hours during fall and/or spring
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One hour bi-weekly with a partner volunteer
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New Volunteer Training
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Level 1 Background Screening (free for volunteers)
"My ReadingPal's confidence has increased in reading and beyond!" - 2017 Volunteer
Our program runs from September 2018 to May 2019
Fall: September to December
Spring: January to May
If you have any questions about ReadingPals, please contact Rahkiah Brown at rbrown@unitedwayncfl.org or call 352-333-0858
