Become a Y Readers Volunteer

Did you know that during the summer break, the average student loses about two months of reading skills learned the prior school year? The Y Readers program is committed to stopping that “summer slide” from happening, specifically as it relates to Pre-K-3rd grade students becoming strong readers.

You can help stop the summer slide by becoming a Y Readers Book Buddy!
Book buddies read with children in our literacy program every week for 4 weeks from July 7th to August 7th on Tuesday or Thursday mornings for 45 minutes to help them build confidence and fluency in their reading. We’ll provide everything you need to read with your buddy. We hope you’ll join us as we work to make a difference in the lives of children in our community. 

For the safety and success of our children, volunteers are required to perform the below items to become a Y Readers volunteer.

• Commit to reading for 4 weeks with a child during the designated time.
• Attend Y Readers Volunteer training to become familiar with best reading practices with children
• Complete a volunteer application
• Agree to and perform volunteer role within the Y Volunteer Code of Conduct and complete Code of Conduct Acknowledgment form
• Submit and pass Background Check process 
• Complete Child Safety online training (approximately 2 hours in length)

If you would like to apply, please complete the above forms and the below interest sheet form and submit to mquinn@hpymca.org. 

Volunteers are welcome on Tuesdays and Thursdays, July 7th - August 7th from 10:15 - 11:00 a.m.

Please note your preferred day/time slot below.