Volunteer Opportunity Details:

If you love reading to preschool age children, volunteering for the new RSVP Read To Me Program is for you! Read To Me volunteers spend 1 hour once a week sharing the wonder of books with children in nonprofit childcare centers and preschools. Read with one child or a small group of children, it’s up to you! Classroom teachers are always present to supervise.

Volunteers should love to spend time reading with children. They will receive pre-service training from the RSVP staff along with ongoing supervision/training from the childcare center/preschool staff.

This opportunity is sponsored by: RSVP Of Chittenden County

We need volunteers who are free at these times Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su Morning X X X X X Afternoon X X X X X Evening Weekly This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adults (55+) Volunteers will work with the following groups Infants / Preschoolers (0-4) This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests Literacy We are looking for volunteers with the following skills Reading

Contact Person: Patti Meyer, (802) 860-1677 Ext. 821, (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

412 Farrell Street, Suite 200 South Burlington, VT 05403 (See a map)

Directions:

We are located off of Shelburne Road, behind Ben Franklin/Creative Habitat. Building is identified by the number 412 over the entry door and parking is available in front of the building or in nearby lots.   Nearest Bus Stop: Shelburne Road at Shaw's/P&C, 1 minute walk

Details where opportunity can also be performed

Miscellaneous Information

The volunteer is supervised by
	Classroom Teachers
Does the volunteer supervise others?
	No
Number of volunteers needed:
	10
Minimum number of hours required (specify per day, week, month, project)
	Minimum of 1 hour once a week
The minimum age for a volunteer is
	55
What is the minimum age for youth or youth group volunteers with an adult?
	Position only available for people 55 and over
Is parking available?
	Yes
Is there a cost for parking?
	No cost for parking
Does the agency reimbuse volunteers for parking?
	N/A
Does the agency provide meals for volunteers?
	No
Is this volunteer site accessible for those with physical disabilities?
	Yes
Is this opportunity appropriate for court-ordered service?
	No
What screening procedures are required?
	Application, Interview (phone or in-person), References, Background Check (VCIC, DAD, SRS, FBI), Auto Insurance Verification, Driver's License Verification, Confidentiality Statement
Is this opportunity appropriate for a home-bound volunteer?
	No
Is a supervisor readily available to answer volunteers questions?
	Yes
The volunteer work takes place in this county:
	Chittenden County

Last updated on July 9, 2009