Opportunity:

Everybody Wins! Reading Mentor

Description

Everybody Wins! Reading Mentors are paired with elementary school mentees for reading, games, and connection.  Reading pairs meet one-on-one once a week midday throughout the school year (Oct-May.) Reading Mentors are not tutors or teachers but more like friends.  When children are read to one-on-one by a caring adult, research shows that their reading improves — and so does their interest in other subjects, their confidence, social skills, and interest in school.


Mentors often say that their reading day is their favorite day of the week.  Reading pairs are carefully matched based on personality, interests, and preferences often stay together for several years creating a lasting friendship.  


Do you like to read? Do you like spending time with kids? Do you want to make a difference in the life of a child, in your community, and in you? Then becoming an Everybody Wins! Reading Mentor is for you


Everybody Wins! has sites at Claremont Bluff School, the White River School in Hartford, and many other sites throughout Vermont.  For more information about reading sites please visit https://everybodywinsvermont.org/become-a-mentor/power-lunch-sites/

Current Opportunity Status

Ongoing
Date
Starts:Wednesday, Jul 02, 2025 01:05 AM
Ends:Thursday, Jul 02, 2026 01:05 AM
Volunteer Should Provide
Those interested in becoming an Everybody Wins! Mentor should apply online: https://everybodywinsvermont.org/become-a-mentor/ Applicants will need to provide references as well as information for a background check.  Once approved Mentors will be trained and then just need to show up at reading sessions.  All materials will be provided including books and games. 
Agency Will Provide
Once a reading Mentor is approved, Everybody Wins! will provide a one hour training and introduction to our program.  Once a mentor is ready to meet with their mentee, Everybody Wins! will provide all materials needed including books and games.   Each site has a site coordinator who is available to provide ongoing support as needed.
Requested
1 - 100
Referred / Assigned
1
Locations
Upper Valley