Partners in Reading is a volunteer opportunity that can truly impact a child's life...open and expand the world of reading for them. You can also...

• Develop a relationship with elementary age students as you met on a weekly basis and read selected books together.
• Commit to one hour of volunteer service each week during the school year.
• No prior teaching experience is needed, training is provided.
• Volunteers must be 18 or older and provide their own transportation to the school.
  

What are they saying about Partners in Reading?

Students say...

• My partner helped me learn how to read and I'm happy.
• I didn't like to read before, but now I do.
• I thought it was impossible to read, but my partner showed me how to succeed.

Teachers say...

• The Partners in Reading volunteer was an excellent role model and gave the student a definite boost in self-esteem.
• This program has made a positive impact on the children's love of literature and the children truly look forward to reading with the volunteers.
• Our teachers have glowing comments regarding the Partners in Reading program and its impact on reading achievement.

Volunteers say...

• It was very satisfying to see the progress the children made throughout the school year.
• I'm certain that I gained as much as the students!
• The children were delightful and were eager to work with me.

If you want to volunteer, please call Partners in Reading coordinator, Sally Osborne at 410-273-5600 x2301) or the Volunteer Specialist at 410-273- 5600 x2247. New volunteers will be trained each September for the coming academic year. This information is available in alternative format upon request.