Volunteer Opportunity Details:

Help 6th grade students build the foundation and passion to 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 2-4 students. The teacher is always in the classroom to provide support. Materials and training are provided.

Program runs from October through May, and volunteers are asked to commit for the entire school year.

Interested volunteers can register by going to www.classroomcoaching.org, clicking on Volunteer, and following the directions. Once you register you will be contacted to schedule training. If you have questions, please contact Thomas Magbee at (512) 637-0976 or tmagbee@austinpartners.org.

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Volunteers must agree to a criminal background check and attend a 2 hour training.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Austin Partners In Education

Volunteers will work with the following groups Adolescents (13-17) Children (5-12) 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) Unpaid Interns Adults (55+) Young Adults (18-25) Individual This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests Education & Technology

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)

Details where opportunity can also be performed

This opportunity can also be performed in these locations:

Cities:		Austin
Counties:		Travis