Washington, DC
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Become a Â鶹¹ÙÍø Partner
Our volunteers become so much more than just reading partners. By sharing their knowledge and experience, they become mentors, friends, and positive role models to the children they work with. Working one-on-one with a student is a fun, effective way to change a life—maybe even your own.
Volunteer as little as one hour a week.
Requirements:
- Be at least 14 years old
- Commit a minimum of one hour per week on a recurring schedule
- Most reading centers are open Monday-Thursday, 9am-Â 5pm.
- Pass a background check
Share the love of reading
Every student enrolled in our program can take one book home after each tutoring session to build their own home library. To supply these books, we are always in need of age-appropriate, culturally relevant children’s books! There are two ways you can share the love of reading by donating books to Â鶹¹ÙÍø students:
– Buy a book from our hand-picked wishlist at
– Host a book drive for Â鶹¹ÙÍø students (please contact volunteerdc@readingpartners.org to coordinate)
Join our team
Â鶹¹ÙÍø has helped thousands of children in Washington, DC become confident readers. Our volunteers, staff, and AmeriCorps members are dedicated to improving the lives of children and we are seeking driven career professionals and service-oriented individuals interested in making a difference. Â鶹¹ÙÍø is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity.
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