Reading To Kids
(310) 479-7455
1600 Sawtelle Blvd
Los Angeles,
CA
90025
34.0471
-118.4488
Neighborhoods: West LA, West Los Angeles
What People Are Saying About Reading To Kids
The Editor
Jana Schreiber
Citysearch
In Short
Realizing the integral role reading plays in the power of imagination, Reading To Kids hosts monthly reading clubs with volunteers who read aloud to small groups of children. Instructors inspire discussion and assist in arts and crafts projects while parents receive information and training on how to encourage and motivate their children to read at home. Book donations are given to parents, teachers and school libraries allowing children from low-income homes to have age-appropriate reading materials.
User Reviews
Ahmie
August 18, 2008
I have been participating with Reading to Kids for the past four months and I have had such a blast! It?s a great way to work with kids and meet new people. It?s such a rewarding experience. When I first signed up for Reading to Kids I thought I?ll do it this one Saturday, but that?s it because I love sleeping in on my Saturdays. But after that first Saturday I just wanted to keep going back every month. It?s fun, easy, and rewarding. For those of you reading this and wondering if this is for you, try it out! I am sure you will have a wonderful time. You are provided with a light breakfast, new volunteer training, time to plan ahead for your reading and arts & crafts activities, you always have at least 1 partner to read with, and free appetizers afterwards at El Cholo.
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MarielR
July 24, 2008
Not only is this a wonderful program for the kids, school and community, BUT what a natural high to see the smile on those kids! Of the many virtues of the program I must admit that one of my favorites is how flexible the program is for the volunteers. You can be super involved, or not. It is your choice. You choose your level of involvement. Volunteers sign up for whenever it is convenient for them, be it 12 times a year plus committee work to once or twice a year! Though if you come once, you will find it hard stay away! I have volunteered a lot, but never with this much flexibility.
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ToddinHB
July 15, 2008
Ever since college, I've been an active volunteer, but have found LA to be a tough place to be a good citizen. But when I came across Reading to Kids, I knew I was in the right place. It's a enthusiastic group of motivated volunteers who spend the second Saturday morning of each month literally reading to kids. They are set up at various elementary schools in and around downtown LA, and it is a run like a well-oiled machine. The kids love it, the teachers are grateful, and the parents couldn't be happier. And once the kids go home, the volunteers are invited to gather for free appetizers and some "adult time" at El Cholo restaurant. I've made a ton of new friends and truly feel as if I'm making a difference in people's lives, as well as enriching my own. I encourage everyone to try this once, and I think you'll be hooked. It's easy, organized and rewarding.
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The Extras:
Can't make it to the readings but still want to help? You can also make financial, book and vehicle donations to the organization.
Know Before You Go:
Sign up to volunteer or learn more at www.readingtokids.org
