Inspire Young Minds to Love Reading: Volunteer with Us!
Do you have a passion for helping young minds grow? Are you looking for a meaningful way to give back to your community? Join us as a volunteer mentor in our Early Literacy Program at Shettler Elementary and make a real difference in the lives of children.
Where: Shettler Elementary |2187 Shettler Rd, Muskegon, MI 49444
When: 2:00-3:30pm
What You'll Do
- Mentor students: Help young learners increase their literacy skills through a structured routines.
- Assist outside the classroom: Work alongside teachers to support students’ educational growth.
- Share your experiences: Report back on the successes and challenges of your mentoring journey.
- Be a role model: Show students the joy of learning while maintaining appropriate boundaries and confidentiality.
Requirements for Volunteering:
- A love for working with young students. Great communication skills and the ability to work both independently and with others. A supportive and encouraging approach to reading.
- A two hour time commitment once a week. (Monday-Friday available) The students need this intervention each day for the program to be successful.
- Volunteers will report to Shettler Elementary.
- A commitment to completing our training (provided by MAISD and United Way of the Lakeshore). This training is about 3 hours and will walk you through the basics of the literacy routine, giving volunteers time to practice and ask questions. Training TBD.
- Background checks (no fee required). For the safety of our schools and you as a volunteer, you must complete two background checks - an initial check with United Way of the Lakeshore and then a secondary with each school site you plan to volunteer at. These background checks are covered by our organization and are of no fee to you!
