ReadingPals

                                                     

ReadingPals is a statewide early literacy initiative that provides volunteer mentors for students from Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) to 3rd grade who need extra help, utilizing one-on-one or small group settings. Locally, United Way partners with Marion County Public Schools to provide ReadingPals in kindergarten & VPK classrooms.

Volunteer mentors donate at least one hour a week during the school year at 18 elementary schools to 29 classrooms across Marion County since 2012. This statewide initiative is in 20+ counties in Florida. 

ReadingPals Volunteers Assist with:

- Developing foundational literacy skills

- Mentorship

 - Resiliency

 

 

READINGPALS VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS:

  • Attend a 2-hour volunteer workshop training
  • Pass a 100% online and free background screening 
  • Commit to reading to a child during the school day for 28 weeks

 

    

 

ReadingPals was founded by The Children's Movement in Florida and organized through 17 United Ways across Florida.

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO VOLUNTEER, CONTACT JAN HATHAWAY AT 352-732-9696
OR EMAIL HERE.

 

          

 

Ready to join the ReadingPals team? - Fill out the volunteer online application below. If you are interested in becoming sponsor instead click the link button below. 

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2024-2025 Volunteer Forms

  • Anthony

  • Belleview

  • Belleview Santos

  • College Park 

  • Dunnellon

  • East Marion

  • Emerald Shores

  • Fessenden

  • Fordham Early Learning Academy 

  • Ft. McCoy

  • Greenway

  • Marion Oaks

  • Oakcrest 

  • Romeo

  • Saddlewood

  • Sparr 

  • Wyomina

Volunteer Application

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