Read to Grow
Bookmobile Volunteer
Posted 7 days ago
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Description
Help bring the joy of reading directly to Connecticut communities! As a Bookmobile volunteer, you'll help Read to Grow bring books and early literacy experiences to children and families across the state. Volunteers accompany the Bookmobile team on community visits, assist with distributing books, engage with children and families, and may have opportunities to lead read-aloud activities. Whether helping children discover their next favorite book or sharing a story, you'll play a role in making reading accessible and fun for all!
Please note: A background check is required for all Bookmobile volunteers.
About Read to Grow
Volunteer Opportunities UpdateThank you for your interest in volunteering with Read to Grow! We are currently pausing the recruitment of new volunteers as we focus on supporting our existing volunteer team. We appreciate your enthusiasm for our mission and encourage you to check back for future opportunities to get involved!Our MissionTo promote language skills and literacy for children, beginning at birth, and to support parents as their babies’ first teachers.Our VisionEvery family will understand the critical importance of early childhood literacy and will take an active role in their child’s reading development. All children in Connecticut will have books of their own.Core ValuesWe are committed to making books a part of every child’s life from birth.We are committed to supporting families playing a central role in their child’s early language and literacy.We are committed to collaborative work with parents, partner organizations, and other community groups.We are committed to financial sustainability.