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Heroes Read Volunteers

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ORGANIZATION: Smith Elementary

  • A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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Volunteer 30 minutes- 1 hour a week to read with a WCPSS student.
● Inspire a love of books and reading
● Read one-on-one with a Kindergarten, first, or second grade student
● This is not a tutoring program- the goal is to encourage/foster the love of reading books
● Heroes Read students receive free books per session to build/create a collection for their home library
● Volunteer training is provided.
Where:
● Smith Magnet Elementary
● 1101 Maxwell Dr, Raleigh, NC 27603

When:
● October - May
● Heroes Read takes place during school hours
● Time commitment- thirty minutes to one hour per week
● Volunteers accepted anytime!

How:
● Contact Jennifer Richardson
● jrichardson6@wcpss.net
● 919-662-2458 (office)

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About Smith Elementary

Location:

1101 Maxwell Drive, Raleigh, NC 27603, US

Mission Statement

Wake County Public School System will provide a relevant and engaging education and will graduate students who are collaborative, creative, effective communicators and critical thinkers.

Description

Smith Magnet Elementary is a Pre-K-5th grade Wake County Public School. We are a Dual Immersion (Spanish & Chinese) International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme.
Our Mission:
Smith Magnet Elementary staff, students, families, and community members will partner to create rigorous academic learning opportunities for all students while developing effective social-emotional skills in a nurturing and positive environment. Students will become globally aware, internationally-minded, reflective learners, and productive citizens of the world.

CAUSE AREAS

Children & Youth
Education & Literacy
Children & Youth, Education & Literacy

WHEN

Tue Oct 01, 2024 - Mon Dec 30, 2024

WHERE

1101 Maxwell DriveRaleigh, NC 27603

(35.71207,-78.653366)
 

SKILLS

  • Mentoring
  • Literacy / Reading

GOOD FOR

  • Teens
  • People 55+
  • Public Groups

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 16
  • Orientation or Training
  • 30 minutes-1 hour
  • WCPSS Board Policy 5020: Visitors to the school Link: https://boardpolicyonline.com/bl/?b=wake_new#&&hs=847476 Register to volunteer: myvolunteer.com

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