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 one hour a week during the year at 18 elementary schools & 22 classrooms across Marion County. Statewide ReadingPals is in 20+ counties in FL. 

ReadlingPals Volunteers Assist with:

- Mentorship

- Early Literacy

 - Social-Emotional Development

READINGPALS VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS:

• Attend a volunteer training
• Pass a background screening (at no cost)
• Commit to reading to a child during the school day for 28 weeks

Ready to Become a READINGPAL - Make sure to do the following, checklist:

1. Fill out the volunteer application below - Online Submission

2. Complete the Memorandum form Below - Online Submission

3. Click on the Background Check screening drop down, and follow the steps to complete - online submission

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