Volunteer Opportunity Details:

As a volunteer for "Reach Out and Read" you will be reading to children in one of our busy waiting rooms. Whether it is waiting to be seen in Pediatrics or a visit to our WIC program, you will be easing the wait time. Reading to kids is also a great way to model for parents that books are a great way to communicate! The goal is to EXPOSE kids to books in a fun and friendly atmosphere. Your service will be greatly appreciated by patients, parents and staff!

Volunteers must be 16 years old. Volunteers must be able to read and effectively communicate with children and parents. Bilingual is a plus, but not necessary.

This opportunity is sponsored by: East Boston Neighborhood Health Center

We need volunteers who are free at these times Weekdays This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adolescents (13-17) Individual Adults (26-54) Unpaid Interns Adults (55+) Young Adults (18-25)

Contact Person: Michelle Bettano, Coordinator Of Volunteer And Student Services, (phone), (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

10 Gove Street East Boston, MA 02128 (See a map)

Directions:

If coming from Boston, go through the tunnel and bear right when exiting tunnel (local exit), then take your first right onto Paris St. Follow Paris Street to your first stop sign the Health center is on the right.   Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: Maverick,   Walk distance (in minutes): 5   Nearest Bus Stop: Maverick, 5 minute walk For maps or information, please see http://www.mbta.com

Details where opportunity can also be performed

Miscellaneous Information

Does this opportunity serve youth in After-School programs?
	No
Is this opportunity available to family volunteers? (adults and children ages 12-17)?
	No
Is this opportunity a highly skilled volunteer opportunity?
	No
Is this opportunity available to youth ages 12-17, unaccompanied by an adult?
	Yes
Would this opportunity be appropriate for corporate groups?
	No

5 Overall Experience   
This is a great way to gain exposure to a clinical setting!

I was able to be exposed to a range of departments and the populations that they served! posted by sassol on May 12, 2003