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Experience Corps
|
Bookworm Buddies |
Read to Me Schools |
|
Program Goals |
Increase
students' reading, writing & math skills |
Increase
students' reading, writing & math skills |
Help students
develop a love of reading and
improve reading skills |
|
Geography |
Mesa |
Central
Phoenix |
East Phoenix |
|
Time of Day |
During the
school day,
based on
teacher/volunteer availability |
During the
school day,
based on
teacher/volunteer availability
|
During the
school day, based on
teacher/volunteer availability |
|
Commitment |
1 to 15
hours/week for one school year |
1 to 3 hours/week
for one semester; full school year
encouraged |
1
to 3hours/week as fits your schedule
for one semester; full school year
encouraged |
|
Application Process |
Application,
fingerprinting |
Application,
fingerprinting |
Application,
fingerprinting |
|
Training |
2
half day trainings for those serving less
than 6 hours a week
3 half day
trainings plus ongoing service
learning for those serving 10+ hours
a week |
2 hour
training |
1 hour
orientation |
|
Structure & Support |
Work with
students on lessons & activities
created by the
teacher, with regular feedback on
student progress |
Work with
students on lessons & activities
created by the
teacher, with regular feedback on
student progress |
Work with
students on
skill appropriate literacy materials
provided by the teacher or school |
|
Stipend |
Small stipend
available for those serving 10+
hours/week |
None |
None |
