Volunteer Opportunities From: United Way of the Blue Mountains

This is a weekly, one-hour volunteer commitment at a local elementary school or preschool. Volunteer Readers provide literacy support to kids and help foster a love of reading through fun, child-guided reading sessions. At some sites, Readers read one-on-one with students, and at other sites, a volunteer leads an interactive read-aloud for a classroom. After applying, SMART Reading staff will work with the volunteer to find a school placement that works for their location and schedule. All volunteers complete an online orientation and on-site training.

This is a weekly, one-hour volunteer commitment at Pendleton Early Learning Center. Volunteer Readers provide literacy support to kids and help foster a love of reading through fun, child-guided reading sessions. All volunteers complete an online application, background check, and on-site training.

This is a weekly, one-hour volunteer commitment in The Dalles at Chenowith or Colonel Wright Elementary. Volunteer Readers provide literacy support to kids and help foster a love of reading through fun, child-guided reading sessions. All volunteers complete an online application, background check, and on-site training.

As the Site Coordinator, you will likely be the sole classroom reader at Umatilla Center, visiting Pre-K several Pre-K classes within one hour (once a week) to read a book and dispense books for kids to choose and keep. All Site Coordinators receive training and ongoing support from staff. Be Safe, Be Reliable, Have Fun! 

As the Site Coordinator, you will likely be the sole classroom reader at Pendleton Early Learning Center, visiting Pre-K several Pre-K classes within one hour (once a week) to read a book and dispense books for kids to choose and keep. All Site Coordinators receive training and ongoing support from staff. Be Safe, Be Reliable, Have Fun! 

This is a weekly, one-hour volunteer commitment at Cascade Locks Elementary. Volunteer Readers provide literacy support to kids and help foster a love of reading through fun, child-guided reading sessions. All volunteers complete an online application, background check, and on-site training.