Bring the love, joy, and fun of books to children and their families as a Reach Out and Read Volunteer Reader.  Readers transform waiting rooms into positive learning environments for parents and children by reading aloud and modeling effective read aloud techniques for parents.  Because of varying requirements, Volunteer Readers are volunteers for specific clinics, not Reach Out and Read Colorado.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Encourage children to participate in read aloud
• Read aloud in a way that illustrates effective techniques for parents
• Assist Reach Out and Read Site Coordinators in maintaining a literacy rich waiting area
• May be asked by clinic to cross train for other duties when children are not present

Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience with children is a plus!
• Expected to maintain confidentiality of patients and families
• Ability to work independently once trained
• Spanish speakers and Spanish learners are encouraged!
• Since volunteers will be working in healthcare facilities, most sites require a background check and TB test.
• Must be at least 16 years old

Time Commitment:
Varies by clinic.  Generally 4 hours per month with no maximum. Please note our clinics are generally open from 9am-5pm Monday through Friday. We do not offer evening or weekend Volunteer Reader opportunities at this time.

Training:

• Reach Out and Read® online volunteer training
• Clinic or hospital volunteer orientation and training may be required.

Benefits:

• Bring the love, joy and fun of books to children
• Option to gain experience coordinating book drives for clinics
• Students can gain contact hours with children required by education programs.
• Can participate in Reach Out and Read Colorado’s Annual Statewide Conference

To Apply:
Contact Reach Out and Read Colorado at 303-623-3800 or info@reachoutandreadco.org