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MARION COUNTY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:
Current volunteer opportunities in Marion County:
- Weddle Elementary Literacy & Resources Fair
April 11, 2013 from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Location: Weddle Elementary
1825 Alder Drive, Keizer, OR.
Reading for All and Weddle Elementary are hosting a night of activities. More than 15 community organizations will be attending the event. We are expecting over 300 attendees.
--We need four volunters to set tables, chairs, and food from 4:30 - 5:30 pm.
--Four more volunteers to assist teachers and children, and crowd control from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
--Two volunteers to manage the bookwalk and book distribution area from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
--Tree volunteers to do the clean up after the event from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
For this volunteer opportunities contact Arturo Vargas avargas@co.marion.or.us or 503-588-7975 or
Click here to get started! - Book Sorting: Volunteers are needed to help process, clean and sticker books collected during the Holiday Book Drive. Books will then be sorted and organized by reading level and packed in boxes. If you are interested in any of these opportunities, please complete the volunteer form by Clicking here to get started! For more information contact Arturo Vargas avargas@co.marion.or.us or 503-588-7975.
Book sorting dates in Marion County:
Book Sorts
Reading for All is flexible in working with your schedule. If you would like to participate in a book sort with a group of friends or colleagues, but you do not see one listed that you could attend, please let us know and we will work around your availability! A minimum of 6 volunteers is required to accommodate a book sort with your group.
Book Sorts
Reading for All is flexible in working with your schedule. If you would like to participate in a book sort with a group of friends or colleagues, but you do not see one listed that you could attend, please let us know and we will work around your availability! A minimum of 6 volunteers is required to accommodate a book sort with your group.
All book sort activities will be in our Keizer warehouse at 4120 N River Road, Keizer. OR. 97303
No book sorts scheduled.
For more information contact Arturo Vargas avargas@co.marion.or.us or by phone at 503-588-7975.
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Volunteers are needed for the following opportunities:
1. Giving literacy presentations at local parenting classes.
2. Handing out free books and literacy information at community events.
3. Stickering and sorting books.
4. Assembling literacy kits.
If you are interested in volunteering for Reading for All or attending an Action Team, meeting please contact Michelle Bornfleth at bornfleth.michelle@co.polk.or.us or at 503-623-9664.Book Sorts
Reading for All is flexible in working with your schedule. If you would like to participate in a book sort, or know of a group or organization who would like to participate, but you do not see one listed that you could attend, please let us know and we will work around your availability!
Book Sort Dates in McMinnville
June 26, 2012
1:00-4:00 p.m.
Location:
Public Works Auditorium
2060 NE Lafayette Avenue
McMinnville, OR 97128
Volunteers are needed to help process, clean and sticker books that have been donated. Books will then be sorted and organized by reading level.Book Sort Dates in Newberg:
TBA
Location:
Newberg Public Library Annex
504 E. Hancock Street, Newberg, OR 97132
The Annex is the white building across from the main entrance to the library.
Volunteers are needed to help process, clean and sticker books that have been donated. Books will then be sorted and organized by reading level.
Additional Opportunities:
Community Connect
June 20, 2012
1:00-7:00 p.m.
Location:
Sue Buel Elementary
1985 SE Davis Street
McMinnville, OR 97128
Reading for All will have a booth with a free children's book give away and activities for kids. Volunteers are needed for three different shifts: 1:00-3:00 p.m., 3:00-5:00 p.m. and 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Carlton Fun Days
June 23, 2012
10:00 a.m-6:00 p.m.
Location:
Lower Park
Carlton, OR
Reading for All will have a booth with a free children's book give away and activities for kids. Volunteers are needed for four different shifts: 10:00 a.m.-12:00 noon, 12:00 noon-2:00 p.m., 2:00-4:00 p.m. and 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Literacy Action Teams (LAT)
These groups are individuals from the community who are interested in working toward filling literacy gaps.
SheridanLAT Meeting
Second Tuesday of each month
4:00-5:00 p.m.
Location:
Sheridan School District Offic
435 S. Bridge Street
Sheridan, OR 97378
Dayton LAT Meeting
Third Thursday of each month
3:45-4:45 p.m.
Location:
Dayton Grade School Library
526 Ferry Street
Dayton, Oregon 97114
McMinnville LAT Meeting
Fourth Wednesday of each month
4:00-5:00 p.m.
Location:
McMinnville Public Library Carnegie Room
225 NW Adams Street
McMinnville, OR 97128
Newberg LAT Meeting
Third Thursday of each month
12:00-1:00 p.m.
Location:
Newberg Public Library Annex
503 East Hancock Street
Newberg, OR 97132
If you would like to attend a Literacy Action Team meeting or are interested in any other Reading for All Volunteer Opportunities, please contact Michele Bergeron at bergerom@co.yamhill.or.us or 503-434-7326. Thank you for your interest in supporting Reading for All.
