Reach Out and Read
Reach Out and Read is an excellent opportunity for volunteers who enjoy making a difference in the lives of children and families.

Reach Out and Read is a program that makes early literacy a part of pediatric primary care.

Children whose parents read aloud to them, even babies, have a higher rate of success in school than children whose parents do not.

Through Reach Out and Read, every child starts school with a home library of a least ten beautiful children's books, and parents understand that reading aloud is the most important thing they can do to help their children learn to love books and to start school ready.

Volunteer readers in the clinic waiting room read aloud to children as they wait for their appointment, showing parents and children the pleasures and techniques of looking at books with children.

Becoming a volunteer reader gives you the opportunity to transform clinic waiting rooms into positive learning environments for children and parents.

Want to help? For more information, contact Donna Wooldridge, Director of Success By 6 of York County, at (803) 323-2180 or wooldridged@winthrop.edu.

Helping all children
succeed for life!