One caring adult can make a world of impact in the life of a child. Become a ReadingPal!
Ready to make a difference in a child’s life? Become a ReadingPal today!
Complete the Volunteer Interest Form below or sign up for a Volunteer Orientation to get started.
Volunteer Interest Form:
ABOUT READINGPALS
Do you have a passion for education, an excitement for reading, or a desire to positively 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 that are necessary for kindergarten readiness. Mentors get to choose their preferred school site (based on availability from the list below) and the day of the week that works best for their schedule (Mon-Fri).
Mentors receive training and ongoing support. A Level II background screening is required (paid for by ReadyKids!). Volunteers must be 18 or older.
For questions about ReadingPals, please contact Program & Volunteer Coordinator, Daphne Hulion, at Daphne@ReadyKidsFL.org or 850-696-3033.
2025-26 VOLUNTEER SITES
Brentwood Elementary - 4820 N Palafox St, Pensacola, FL 32505
Session Time: 9:00-9:45
C.A. Weis Elementary School – 2701 N. “Q” Street, Pensacola, FL 32505
Session Time: 9:30-10:15
Ferry Pass Elementary - 8310 N Davis Hwy, Pensacola, FL 32514
Session Time: 9:15-10:00 Mon-Thurs | 9:45-10:30 Fri
Global Learning Academy – 100 N. “P” Street, Pensacola, FL 32505
Session Time: 10:30-11:15
Holm Elementary School - 6101 Lanier Drive, Pensacola, FL 32504
Session Time: 9:45-10:30 Mon-Fri | 9:25-10:10 Mon-Wed
Montclair Elementary – 820 Massachusetts Avenue, Pensacola, FL 32505
Session Time: 9:00-9:45
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: 8:45-9:30
“Since Global Learning Academy opened in 2011, ReadyKids! has been an indispensable partner. The presence of their ReadingPals volunteers, who help bring the magic of books to our youngest students, has been a cornerstone of our community. The laughter, high-fives, and stories shared by their volunteer ReadingPals help our students grow to be intrepid Global Learning Academy Explorers. This enduring partnership is one of our highest joys, and we are profoundly grateful for their dedication to our students! ”
~ Lalla Pierce, Global Learning Academy, Principal