Volunteer Opportunity Details:

Introducing READ Jr .

Are you a teen who is looking for a rewarding volunteer opportunity helping kids and their families improve their reading and writing skills? In READ Jr, teen volunteers will work with children in 1 st through 6 th grade along with their parents to help the family learn how to excel in school.

Kids get help with their reading and writing
Parents learn how to help their kids do well in school.
Teens earn volunteer hours while providing a valuable service

READ Jr. is a pilot program, so the selection of tutors will be a competitive process. Tutors must:

Be at least 15 years old and entering their sophomore year of high school.
Attain a B average in their previous school semester
Submit an application including a reference from a teacher or supervisor
Be selected through a phone interview
Successfully complete tutor orientation and training

This opportunity is sponsored by: READ/Orange County

Volunteers will work with the following groups Children (5-12) We need volunteers who are free at these times Weekly This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests Literacy

Contact Person: Rebecca Braun, (phone), (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

1501 E. St. Andrew Place Santa Ana, CA 92705 (See a map)

Directions:

Volunteer opportunities for general volunteers interested in helping with administrative tasks are available at our headquarters located at the intersection of Grand Avenue and St. Andrew Place just south of Edinger in Santa Ana   Nearest Bus Stop: Grand Avenue at Edinger, 5 minute walk

Details where opportunity can also be performed

This opportunity can also be performed in these locations:

Cities:		Aliso Viejo Anaheim Costa Mesa East Irvine Irvine Orange Santa Ana Tustin Villa Park
Counties:		Orange

Miscellaneous Information

age specific
	Yes