Volunteer Opportunity Details:

Help middle and high school students develop reading skills and become life-long readers!

Partners in Literature volunteers lead student groups in discussions of high-interest short stories, poetry, and non-fiction articles to promote reading comprehension and critical thinking skills.

A team of volunteers is in the classroom for 45 minutes once a week during Language Arts classes. Each volunteer works with a small group of 3 to 5 students. The teacher is always in the classroom to provide support. All materials and training are provided.

** You still have time to register for the 2009-2010 school year **

Interested volunteers should register at www.austinpartners.org for the opportunity they prefer. Once a Safe Schools background check has been completed, volunteers will be contacted about training and class schedules.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Austin Partners In Education

Volunteers will work with the following groups Adolescents (13-17) Students Minorities We need volunteers who are free at these times Weekdays Weekly This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adults (26-54) Large Group (11+) Adults (55+) Small Group (2-10) Individual Young Adults (18-25) This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests Children & Youth Literacy Education & Technology We are looking for volunteers with the following skills Reading Tutoring Teaching

Contact Person: Thomas Magbee, Volunteer Coordinator, (512) 637-0976, (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

1601 Rio Grande, Ste. 300 Austin, TX 78701 (See a map)