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8 people are interested
ReadingPals - United Way of Central Florida
ORGANIZATION: Volunteer Polk
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8 people are interested
United Way of Central Florida is seeking additional ReadingPals volunteers. ReadingPals is a statewide early literacy initiative that provides volunteer mentors for students who may need extra help. Volunteers interested in becoming a ReadingPal will receive training and get matched with Kindergarten children at one of the listed 15 schools selected by the potential volunteer. The volunteer will receive a binder of the lessons at the training. Kits with books and questions are located in the classroom for use with 2 students. Student sessions will be one on one and back to back for 30 minutes each equaling to 1 hour total weekly. Choose the day that best fits your schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday.
No teaching/tutoring experience is required - just a passion for encouraging literacy in your community's youth. Attire should be suitable for the classroom. All potential volunteers will need to be background screened through the FDLE at no cost and through Polk County Public Schools at a cost of $25 which is non-refundable…
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6 ReviewsAbout Volunteer Polk
Location:
1290 Golfview Avenue, Bartow, FL 33830, US
Mission Statement
To mobilize volunteers and resources to improve the quality of life for people throughout Polk County.
Description
Volunteer Polk partners with community non-profit and faith-based organizations giving you access to more community involvement opportunities in areas of Food Insecurity, Health and Medicine, Homelessness and Housing, Advocacy and Empowerment, Economic Development, Environmental Preservation and Education, Public Safety, Cultural Arts, and more! Check them out below!
CAUSE AREAS
Children & Youth,
Education & Literacy
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
Weekdays - Daytime
WHERE
5605 US Highway 98 SouthLakeland, FL 33812
(27.967607 ,-81.87966 )
DATE POSTED
March 17, 2025
SKILLS
- Tutoring
- Literacy / Reading
- Teaching / Instruction
- Reading / Writing
- Reading Comprehension
- Child Development
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday for 1 hour