Project Cornerstone
Get Involved! Volunteer for 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!
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/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:
complete the CUSD/Dilworth volunteer requirements: Volunteer Form (Permission Click), LiveScan Fingerprinting, TB Screening
complete the YMCA/Project Cornerstone ABC Program Volunteer application and training through Volunteer Matters **YMCA Project Cornerstone has a new Volunteer Management System! Please note that ALL volunteers (new and returning) must complete an application for the 2024-25 school year.**
Every Month:
attend the book training on Zoom (45 minutes)
prepare for your lesson in your private time (45-60 minutes)
coordinate a reading date with your classroom teacher
read book, discuss topic, 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 will suggest the opportunity to read in another room that may not have enough volunteers.