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 Edgewood Elementary and make a real difference in the lives of children.
Where: Edgewood Elementary |3028 Howden St, Muskegon Heights, MI 49444
When: 2:15-3:00pm Monday- Thursday 10:15am-11:00am Friday
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 Beach Elementary.
- A commitment to completing our training (provided by MAISD or United Way of the Lakeshore). This training will walk you through the basics of the literacy routine, giving volunteers time to practice and ask questions.
- 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!
