Reading to Kids Monthly Reading Club

MISSION
Reading to Kids is a grassroots organization dedicated to inspiring underserved children with the love of reading, thereby enriching their lives and opportunities for future success. Our mission is motivated by a landmark 1985 study, conducted by the National Commission on Reading, which found that "the single most important activity for building the knowledge required for eventual success in reading aloud to children."

IMPACT

Reading to Kids organizes monthly reading clubs on the second Saturday of every month at eight downtown Los Angeles elementary schools. Volunteers read aloud to small groups of K-5th grade children and create arts and crafts projects about the stories.

Each child receives a book to take home and the books read aloud are donated to the school's library. Reading aloud to children imparts a love of books that leads to improved literacy, a more successful education, and a brighter future.

This opportunity services eight Los Angeles Unified School District elementary schools in the Pico-Union/Westlake neighborhoods near downtown LA. Schools location and map available HERE. This opportunity serves the zip codes: 90019, 90017, 90057, and 90006.

VOLUNTEER ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Pairs of volunteer readers read aloud to small groups of students from the elementary school (typically between 4 and 6 children per group) in a fun environment that includes creating crafts. Reading to Kids supplies all of the books and craft supplies, and teachers at the elementary schools provide supervision and guidance throughout the morning.

REQUIREMENTS

To volunteer at the next reading clubs, please visit http://www.readingtokids.org where you'll need to register and RSVP ahead of the reading club date. For more information, please feel free to e-mail info@readingtokids.org or call (310) 479-7455.

This opportunity services eight Los Angeles Unified School District elementary schools in the Pico-Union/Westlake neighborhoods near downtown LA.  Choose your school when you RSVP at their website. Schools location and map available at https://readingtokids.org/ReadingClubs/RCSchools.php .

This opportunity serves the zip codes of 90019, 90017, 90057, and 90006.

• Volunteers must be 18 or older to volunteer with Reading to Kids.
• Volunteers for the reading clubs must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19
• Wearing a mask while indoors at the reading clubs is strongly encouraged. The kids will also be encouraged to wear masks while indoors.

QUESTIONS?
Please note, this opportunity is managed by our partner, Reading to Kids. For questions or concerns, contact the opportunity coordinator by e-mail at info@readingtokids.org or call (310) 479-7455. You'll need to register and RSVP ahead of the reading club date. For more information click HERE.

BENEFITS

A light breakfast is provided, and Volunteers will meet other like-minded volunteers who love reading and children.  Volunteers also meet wonderful children eager to hear a story and receive a free book for their home libraries, and get to create crafts with children. 
 

All volunteers participating in this volunteer opportunity should adhere to the health and safety guidelines outlined here: https://volunteer.laworks.com/health-and-safety.