We’re recruiting Volunteer Readers and Site Coordinators to join us and help provide critical reading support and new books to kids. Help us spread the word!
Please consider helping in one of the following ways:
- Volunteer! If you haven’t already, sign up to be a SMART Reading volunteer Reader or Site Coordinator. Sign up online here or call 877-598-4633 to learn more and get connected with your local SMART Reading office.
- Tell your friends, families and colleagues. Personalize the email message below and send it to folks in your networks.
- Get social! Post about our need for volunteers on social media. You can find sample posts below.
Thank you for your help bringing the joy of books and reading to Oregon kids!
Template Email
Dear Friends and Colleagues,
An organization I care about, SMART Reading, is seeking volunteers to provide reading support to kids this fall. They have a variety of fun, rewarding volunteer roles – and they’re looking for folks to sign up now so they’re ready to begin reading with kids again in the fall — and I’m hoping you can help us spread the word.
SMART Reading is recruiting for two positions: Readers and Site Coordinators. Readers take part in weekly, individualized reading sessions with students with the goal of fostering a love of books and reading. Site Coordinators provide program oversight during reading sessions, act as a key point of contact at SMART schools, and create a welcoming, organized environment for volunteer Readers and students. Read more about both of these roles here.
With your help, I know that SMART Reading can enlist volunteers to provide critical reading support to kids. Here are three ways you can help:
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Volunteer! Consider joining SMART Reading as a volunteer. Sign up online here, or call 877-598-4633 to learn more.
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Tell your friends, families, and colleagues. Personalize this email message and forward it to folks in your networks.
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Get social! Post about SMART Reading’s need for volunteers on social media. You can find sample posts here on our website.
Join us in doing what SMART Reading does best: spark a love of reading and learning in kids through shared reading time and access to books!
Thank you!
Sincerely,
[Insert name]
Sample Social Media Posts
Are you looking for a way to make a direct impact in your community? Becoming a SMART Reading volunteer allows you to make a difference in the lives of our community’s youngest readers. And, it’s so much fun! Learn more and sign up at: https://smartreading.org/volunteer/
Reading is a critical skill for kids, helping them succeed in school and beyond. Join us as a volunteer Reader and make a lasting impact in local children’s lives. https://smartreading.org/volunteer/
Links
www.SMARTReading.org/volunteer