Project Cornerstone

Do you like to read to children?

Can you spare just 3 hours a month?

If you answered YES to both questions, you are invited to volunteer as a classroom reader!

Spending an hour in your child's class can make a world of difference! It's a great opportunity for moms, dads, grandparents, nannies, and family friends to support children in a meaningful way. Plus, students LOVE to see their own grown-up in the classroom!

Preview the Book Schedule here!

Sign up to be a Reader:  Volunteer Inquiry Form

What's Involved?

Monthly training, books, discussion topics, and classroom activities are provided. Volunteer commitment is approximately 3 hours per month for eight months. To foster a supportive, trusting relationship between you and your classroom, we ask that your volunteer commitment is for the whole school year. 

Volunteer Requirements (Before You Get Started):

• complete the CUSD/Dilworth volunteer requirements:  

  • • Volunteer Form (Permission Click, annual)

    • LiveScan Fingerprinting (one time)

    • TB Screening (every 4 years)

• complete the YMCA/Project Cornerstone ABC Program Volunteer application and training through Volunteer Matters (one time)

Monthly Commitment (2 hours prep, 1 hour in class):

• watch a recorded or live video book training (60 minutes)

• prepare for your lesson in your private time (45-60 minutes)

• coordinate a reading date with your classroom teacher and co-reader

• read book, discuss, and lead activity in your classroom (45-60 minutes)

It's ideal to have just one or two readers per classroom. If there are more than two readers signed up, we may suggest the opportunity to read in another room that may not have enough volunteers.

Questions? Suggestions? Ready to Volunteer?

ProjectCornerstone@DilworthHSC.org

Volunteer Inquiry Form