Volunteers will work with Head Start students, reading and engaging with children from birth to 5 years old. Volunteers may also assist teachers with classroom activities. All volunteers will complete a standard background check and training. Time commitments are flexible and can range from a few hours a week to several days, depending on the volunteer’s availability.
ALLEN COUNTY, OH (WLIO) - It is a pilot program that is a win-win for both age groups involved.
The Area Agency on Aging and West Ohio Community Action Partnership have teamed up in order to start a search for senior volunteers to go into classrooms to read to kids and help teachers. Those who are interested will have to go through a background check and get training in volunteerism. Both organizations say that it is important to ensure that students get the attention they need in order to fully develop their education.
