Third-grade reading is critical because students are making the switch from learning to read to reading to learn.
The individual attention that volunteers provide helps 2nd and 3rd-grade students become stronger readers while building healthy relationships with adults.
*CDE CMAS ELA Data from 2016-2017
Read With Me is currently operating in five Denver Public School elementary school classrooms.
More than 300 volunteers participate each week in the program.
15 local businesses participated in Read With Me last year.
Read With Me volunteers take part in one-on-one weekly or bi-weekly reading sessions with 2nd and 3rd grade students to help then improve their literacy skills.
Reading with the same student each week forms a bond, helping the child form a healthy adult relationship.
We partner with Denver Public Schools (DPS), DPS FACE, and DPS Foundation to provide extensive support and ensure a seamless student and volunteer experience.
Thank you to our corporate partners who have adopted a classroom! University of the Rockies, NREL, PwC, and Liberty Oilfield Services.
Contact our Volunteer team at: volunteer@unitedwaydenver.org
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We will be posting new volunteer positions for our Read With Me program. Stay tuned, and check out Volunteer United for other volunteer opportunities in our community.