Read-Aloud Volunteer Program

The Read-Aloud Volunteer Program is a non-profit organization that recruits and places adult volunteers to read one-on-one with children in Richmond and San Pablo Elementary schools. Read-Aloud houses a core collection of books at each school and provides a home-library of books for each of the children. Volunteers receive training and an overview of the program. Read-Aloud is funded through donations from individuals, foundations, community service groups, corporate grants and contracts. Goals of the Program-Provide one-on-one reading aloud experiences for children -Improve the child’s reading and comprehension -Build a personal library of quality books for each child to enjoy -Instill the joy of reading and love of books in the children -Encourages children to see themselves as readers and not just reading books -Children know that their ideas and interests are supported by caring adults -Children see themselves as competent and capable, and full of wonderful ideas