Opportunity Details

Learning to read succeeds best with a multilayered approach. Grade school students benefit from reading support during the lessons for both in-class sessions and for remote sessions. During our early testing period, we developed the concept of a person joining the student during their online session.

The reading coach role is to facilitate the student’s engagement during the lesson. A Reading Pal will pause the recorded lesson periodically and checking with the student to be sure the lesson skills were understood. At the end of the lesson, the Reading coach will reinforce the lesson by asking the student to re-read the content covered in the lesson.
The link below is an example of a reading pal reviewing the words at the end of a lesson.
https://vimeo.com/523335108

Our testing consistently measured a significant improvement in reading skills when a student engaged in a reading lesson three to five times per week. Reading lessons are typically 20 to 30 minutes this type of consistent exposure to a reading lesson will result in a progressive improvement in a student’s skills.

Reading pals will connect to a reading session via an online meeting, independent of the student's location. Some students will connect from home and others will connect from a classroom. All students are encouraged to wear headsets for clarity and minimizing distracting sounds to others in the same room.

Opportunity Details

**This opportunity is for employees based in NYC only** To curb the risk of students losing 30% of their academic growth from last year, volunteers will read a story to students of PS 330 Q and ask comprehension questions to practice student reading comprehension, build vocabulary, and model fluency. The 90-minute session includes a 30 minute orientation for volunteers followed by a series of icebreakers and small group reading and discussion.
Date: Wednesday, June 9th, 2021
Time: 12:00pm to 1:30pm

Pre-project orientation link for volunteers only. Join at 12:00pm: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83821542525

Project link to join at 12:30pm: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89203319144

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
Moodys Hosts A Read Aloud with PS 330 Q	15	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

Volunteer on the Friday before the event, August 20th.
Set up shifts: 1:30 PM – 6:00 PM

Volunteer on the day of the event, August 21st.
Clean-up (we can always use more individuals for this opportunity)
General Volunteer (help at information booth, assist with vendors, and other jobs that need to be done on the day of the event)
Volunteer in the youth area (help with giveaways, etc)
Cultural Village area
Stage Area
If you are interested in volunteering on August 21st, you do not have to stay all day. We have three shifts for you to choose between; 7:00 to 10:00 am, 11:00 am to 2:00 p.m., or tear down from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
Setup Crew	100	n/a	n/a
Event Volunteers Morning Shift	100	n/a	n/a
Event Volunteers Midday Shift	100	n/a	n/a
Event Volunteers Afternoon Shift	100	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

Travelnitch is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that needs help developing family-centric travel content to engage kids (and sometimes parents) in fun and innovative ways. If you are a writer who loves to travel, this could be the perfect fit for you—turn your own passion into an inspiring story for our readers!

We are currently seeking volunteers who love to travel and write about it. You should be able to craft meaningful content in the following categories:

— Travelnitch Eats: Whether it’s a new take on an old world recipe or a deep dive into a city’s best eateries, this is for foodies (young and old) who travel to eat.

— Family Travel: We love sharing hands-on activities that get kids (and sometimes whole families) excited about travel.

— Virtual Adventures: Take a deep-dive into the destination of your choice. Highlight fun & quirky sights and exotic excursions to help kids build the ultimate travel wishlist. Think of it as a travel guide, written for young explorers.

— Strange and Spooky: These stories introduce young readers to strange and spooky phenomenon from around the world. From historical legends to natural phenomenon, if it’s weird or bone-chilling we want to write about it.

— Travelnitch Outdoors: A passion for travel can stem from a love of the outdoors. Share your favorite family-friendly campsites, hiking trails, and outdoor activities to help families feel more connected to mother nature.

We will provide a list of topics, but also encourage our writers to make recommendations. All stories are shared on our website and across various social channels. They include an author’s bio with an optional link to your own portfolio or site.

As a nonprofit, we rely on the generosity of volunteers to help further our mission. Together, we engage families through thoughtful content and informative, online programming. We'd love your support—reach out today!

Opportunity Details

LCSD's Parents as Teachers will host an end of the year party for participants, families, and community members on Wednesday, May 19th from 1-5pm at the Rustic Backyard farm in Hattiesburg. We will have a variety of activities and animals for children to experience.

Volunteers are needed to help prep and manage activities the day of this event.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
General	5	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

LCSD's Parents as Teachers will be hosting a Roll and Read Literacy Event for pre k children across Lamar County May 3-11. We will read Brown Bear, Brown Bear story, create story sticks for children to learn how to retell and sequence a story, and do hands on activity stations for animals featured in the book.

We need volunteers to help us prep activities for this event.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
General	5	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

Parents as Teachers will host a literacy event for the community outdoors at Target in Hattiesburg. We will set up outdoors near the front entrance. We will offer story time, a hand sanitizer creation station for kids, a photo booth, as well as take home activity bags that include a free book. We will have community heroes and vehicles on site as well. This event will be Wednesday, April 21st from 1-5pm. If it rains, we will postpone the event to Friday, April 23rd.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
General	5	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

**This opportunity is for employees based in NYC only** Promote literacy, limit learning loss, and alleviate the mental health effects of social distancing among students of PS 359 X. Read and record a children’s book to be later shared through an online learning library. A list of appropriate children's books will be provided, including digital books. Stories should have a focus on social justice issues and/or provide a diversity of perspectives including books about characters who are queer, women, have disabilities, and are of color. Join a 30-minute video conference call for directions and have the weekend to record and upload your story video. This project is child and pet friendly!
Date: Thursday, May 20, 2021
Time: 3pm to 3:30pm for kickoff, EOD to record and upload video

Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/97792182047?pwd=N0l6eDRXMTZhMEFnbTFlU3hpK2hQdz09
Meeting ID: 977 9218 2047
Passcode: 249040

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
Moodys Hosts Story (Any)Time for PS 359 X	30	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

Volunteering with the Education Foundation of Palm Beach County gives you a chance to be part of strengthening our public schools and making a difference in the lives of our students and teachers in Palm Beach County. Whether you are able to volunteer on a regular basis or just occasionally, there are a number of opportunities available to you. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old or have adult supervision. We are always looking for volunteers at our Red Apple Supplies Warehouse and Teacher Store and also for office projects and help at special events.

Volunteer Job Description
- Sorting, organizing, and taking inventory on donated and/or purchased products (pencils, glue sticks, post-its, pens, etc.)
- Assist with picking and packing teacher’s online shopping orders in preparation for teachers to pick them up at Red Apple Supplies
- Help to re-stock products and break down bulk items
- General housekeeping items throughout the year

Opportunity Details

The Early Learning Coalition of Flagler and Volusia Counties is looking for volunteers to help put on our biggest fundraiser of the year: the Duck Race! With a new larger location and social distancing guidelines in place, we will need more people to help make this event a success.
Please contact Serena Piper at spiper@elcfv.org or 386-317-3354 about details regarding volunteer opportunities. They include:

-Kids Zone (helping with games, cleaning items afterward)
-Timing Relay Race
-Regular cleaning of door handles, tables, and other equipment often touched by the public
-Silent Auction registration
-Giant Duck Competition assistance
-and other opportunities as available

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
General	no limit	n/a	n/a