Reading to Kids

Organization Description

Reading to Kids is a grassroots organization dedicated to inspiring underserved children with a love of reading, thereby enriching their lives and opportunities for success in the future. To this end, Reading to Kids gathers on average 325 children and 194 volunteers at reading clubs on the second Saturday of every month at eight Los Angeles elementary schools. At the monthly reading clubs, pairs of volunteers read aloud to small groups of children. Kids, parents, teachers, and school libraries receive book donations at the end of the reading clubs.

Health & Safety

Participating students may NOT take any photos of children's faces while participating during our events.
Additional requirements and/or considerations
  • Background Check (e.g. fingerprinting/livescan, driving record)
  • Must be 18 or older
  • SAFETY: Students are NOT PERMITTED to take photos or video while on site.
  • SUPERVISION: Students will be supervised less than 50% of the time or the supervisor will be responsible for overseeing more than 8 people.
Address 
1600 Sawtelle Blvd, Suite 210
Los Angeles, CA 90025
United States
General Phone 
(310) 479-7455
Website:
https://readingtokids.org
Student Contact 
Name
Charlie Orchard
Job Title
Managing Director
Phone
(310) 479-7455
Email
charlie.orchard@readingtokids.org
Program(s) 
Academic Internship
Service Learning
Organization type 
Education - Elementary School (Nonprofit)
Focus Population(s)
Children/Youth, English Language Learners
Focus Area(s)
Civic Engagement, Education
Hours of operation 

Our office hours are 9am - 5pm Monday - Friday, though students interning with us can set hours earlier or later. Our reading clubs are 9am - Noon the second Saturday of each month.

Maximum students 
50