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 Do you love reading? Want to share that love with a struggling student?
"Reading and Beyond" is looking for volunteers to help local kids learn to read.
I think it's a great way to volunteer! If you have 1 hours, 2x/week, for 3 months, here's the info!
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Organization:
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Reading
and Beyond
4819
E. Butler Avenue
Fresno,
CA 93727
P: 559-454-8810 Becky Ninnis
F: 559-454-8811
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Mission
Statement:
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Building
foundations for children and families.
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Description:
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Reading and
Beyond is an organization dedicated to improving the academic success of
children in Fresno County.
We work with children and families, from the child’s birth through high
school, giving them the tools they need to be successful.
We do this
through programs that prepare children to begin kindergarten, tutor school
age children to grade level in reading, teach parents how to support their
children in school, and help families develop healthy lifestyle habits.
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Title:
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Volunteer Reading
Tutor
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Reports
to:
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Jenny Brietigam,
After School Program Manager
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Objective:
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To help
elementary-aged students improve reading skills through one-on-one tutoring
in an after school program setting. Reading
tutors promote a love of learning and self-esteem by being a positive and
encouraging influence.
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Qualifications:
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No experience
required.
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Position
Description:
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Volunteers are matched
with one child for a three month period in order to build trust and rapport. Each after-school location is assigned a Reading
and Beyond Site Coordinator to provide support for volunteers.
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Training:
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All volunteers
will attend a 1 ½ hour training prior to beginning service. Topics to be
covered are: reading strategies, volunteer requirements, etc. Ongoing support
is provided by Reading and Beyond
staff.
All volunteers
must be fingerprinted at a cost of $20, which will be reimbursed with a
receipt.
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Time
Commitment:
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1 hour, 2 days a
week, for at least 3 months.
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Locations:
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First
Covenant Church
– 2727 N. First Street Fresno, CA
93710
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Mondays and Wednesdays 2:00-5:00pm
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Hope
Lutheran Church
– 364 E. Barstow Avenue Fresno, CA
93710
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Tuesdays and Thursdays 2:00-5:00pm
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Wesley
Methodist Church
– 1343 E. Barstow Avenue Fresno, CA
93710
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Mondays and Wednesdays 2:00-5:00pm
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RAB Kings
Canyon Office – 4756
E. Kings Canyon Road Fresno,
CA 93727
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Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 2:00-5:00pm
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Age
Requirement:
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At least 14 years
old.
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