Albuquerque Reads, a partnership between the Albuquerque Public Schools and the Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce, is seeking volunteers for its 2009-10 reading program. In its seventh year, the program pairs students with volunteers to practice reading in a one-on-one setting that addresses their specific needs. The tutors come from throughout the community. Training sessions begin Wednesday, Sept. 2 and continue through Wednesday, Sept. 30.
One three-hour training session is required in September for new tutors. Tutoring runs from the first week of October through the last week of April. Volunteers can commit to a regular time slot one time per week, or work in teams of up to four people to lessen the time commitment.
The three schools participating in the 2009-10 program include Bel-Air Elementary, Atrisco Elementary and Wherry Elementary. Combined more than 280 kindergarten students are enrolled. Approximately 400 volunteers are needed for full program coverage.
For more information call, (505) 843-7323, e-mail, abqreads@abqchamber.com or to register online visit: Albuquerque Reads.