One caring adult can make a world of impact in the life of a child. Become a ReadingPal!

ABOUT READINGPALS

Do you have a passion for education, an excitement for reading, or a desire to impact a child's life? With just 45 minutes a week, you can make a difference. Become a ReadingPal and help a child on their path to kindergarten readiness.

ReadingPals spend 45-minutes per week during the school year mentoring a Pre-K student (aged 4-5). Using books, puzzles, Play-Doh, and other supplied learning activities, ReadingPals help their students to build early literacy and social-emotional skills necessary for kindergarten success. Mentors get to choose their preferred school site (based on availability from the list below) and which day of the week works best for their schedule.

Mentors receive training and ongoing support. A Level II background screening paid for by ReadyKids! is required. Volunteers must be 18 or older.

For questions about ReadingPals, please contact Program Manager, Kari Lindemann, at Kari@ReadyKidsFL.org or 850-572-3674.

2023-24 VOLUNTEER SITES

  • C.A. Weis Elementary School – 2701 N. “Q” Street, Pensacola, FL 32505

    Session time --- 9:30-10:15 AM

  • Ferry Pass Elementary - 8310 N Davis Hwy, Pensacola, FL 32514

    Session time --- 10:00-10:45 AM

  • Global Learning Academy – 100 N. “P” Street, Pensacola, FL 32505

    Session time --- 10:35-11:20 AM

  • Holm Elementary School - 6101 Lanier Drive, Pensacola, FL 32504

    Session time --- 9:45-10:30 AM

  • Montclair Elementary – 820 Massachusetts Avenue, Pensacola, FL 32505

    Session time --- 8:45-9:30 AM

  • O.J. Semmes Elementary – 1250 E. Texar Drive, Pensacola, FL 32503

    Session time --- 9:45-10:30

  • West Pensacola Elementary School - 801 N 49th Ave, Pensacola, FL 32506

    Session time --- 8:30-9:15 AM

“We are so grateful to have ReadingPals on our campus! Our youngest learners benefit from the one-on-one time with their buddy, building foundational skills like letter recognition and letter-sound identification while simultaneously developing a relationship with their mentor! The ReadingPals program provides stability for our students in knowing that their buddy will be there for them every week no matter what!”

~ Trudy Comerford, C.A Weis Elementary, Assistant Principal