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Get Involved
"Few children learn to love books by themselves. Someone has to lure them into the wonderful world of written word; someone has to show them the way."
-Orville Prescott, A Father Reads to His Children
Benefits of Reading Aloud and Tutoring:
- Combines the magic of storytelling with the captivating power of well-written, beautifully illustrated children's literature.
- Demonstrates the pleasure reading can bring.
- Develops a child's sense of story.
- Introduces children to the world of literature.
- Motivates the desire to read.
- Brings literacy classics to children in a fun way.
- Enhances self-expression and self-esteem.
- Builds vocabulary and reading levels.
- Develops unique connection between volunteer and child.
- Introduces students to the joy of reading and the art of listening.
- Demonstrates that the story is told as much by the pictures as by the words.
Benefits of Book Giveaway:
- Encourages reading on their own.
- Encourages reading aloud to younger siblings.
- Builds home library.
Benefits of Volunteering:
Volunteers will receive effective training, resources, monthly newsletters, and gifts of appreciation from the children and organization they serve.
How do I get involved?
Download our application in pdf format. Fill out and return to Rolling Readers (address below).
Volunteer Application Form
Site Application Form
Collaboration Application Form
Can't read the forms? Download Adobe Acrobat Reader (free download)
Rolling Readers
2728 Devine Street, Columbia, SC 29205
Phone: 803-733-7323
Fax: 803-799-8417
Email: rrmidlands@hotmail.com
A Child Who Can Read is a Child Who Can Succeed!
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