Job Title:
After-School Reading Champions Volunteer
Company: United Way of Greenwich
Location: Greenwich, CT
Created: 2026-03-10
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description:
Igniting a love for reading, one student at a time! Since 2008, Reading Champions has proudly stood as Greenwich’s largest volunteer-powered early literacy program. In partnership with Greenwich Public Schools, we’re on a mission to empower young learners by boosting their reading fluency and building their confidence, one word at a time. What Makes Reading Champions Impactful? Changing Lives: With one hour a week you can make a difference too. Nearly 400 students benefit annually from personalized, one-on-one tutoring sessions A Community Effort: Over 120 dedicated volunteers inspire young minds across all 11 Greenwich public elementary schools and 4 vibrant after-school programs: Focused Support: Providing weekly, dedicated reading sessions for grades K-Fifth, to build essential literacy skills. Builds Confidence: Our program improves fluency, enhances comprehension and inspires academic success for a lifetime. Empowers Volunteers: We equip our team with the tools, training, and support needed to make a meaningful difference. Join us to champion the joy of reading and motivate the next generation of confident, capable learners! Private Group Details: Group Size Range: 1 - 50+ Event can be held at organization location(s) No Donation 1 shift available: Monday January 06, 2025 - 15:45 to 17:00 EST