One hour a week could make a big difference in a child's life!

Did you know?

Nearly one in four third graders in Minnesota is failing to reach basic levels of literacy.

Minnesota Reading Corps, one of the largest Americorps programs in the country, is meeting this need and looking for volunteers to help out at Southwest, Cohasset, Forest Lake, and Murphy Elementary.

We are looking for adult volunteers to serve a minimum of one hour a week for three months.

Volunteers will work with Kindergarten-Third grade students on literacy related activities. This could be as simple as reading with an individual child, reading with small groups of students, helping out with writing assignments and activities, or starting a book club for more advanced readers.

Benefits of volunteering include:

• Training in research-based instruction methods.




• Impacting lives of children who need extra support to become successful readers.




• Stronger connection to your community.

Apply now to volunteer in Grand Rapids or Cohasset. For more information and apply, visit http://www.minnesotareadingcorps.org/ or contact the Volunteer Coordinator, Katelyn Dokken at kdokken@minnesotareadingcorps.org or 327-5700: extension 41045