Boys & Girls Clubs of Silicon Valley in search of volunteers for an exciting reading program support

SAN JOSE, Calif. - Aug. 23, 2024 - PRLog -- Boys & Girls Clubs of Silicon Valley (BGCSV), a nonprofit youth services group providing after-school voluntary activities for young people through clubhouses across the valley, announced it is kicking off an exciting new Volunteer Reading Program to support K-3 readers in Morgan Hill.

"This program is an exciting opportunity for our community to share the joy of reading with our students," said Steve Tate, a member of the BGCSV Board of Directors. Steve is collaborating with Morgan Hill Mayor Mark Turner to establish this as part of the mayor's Read20 (20 minutes a day) initiative. "Sixty-two percent of students attending schools we serve are below grade level proficiency standards in the English language. By volunteering just ninety minutes of time, you can help a child improve their reading skills, build confidence, and develop a lifelong love of books."

The Morgan Hill Boys & Girls Club is looking for dedicated volunteers to join its Reading Program, designed to support K-3 readers who are currently below their grade's reading level. Each volunteer will be paired with a young reader who could use one-on-one guidance. The program starts with a fun, 10-minute ice breaker to build a connection with the volunteer and their reading buddy. Then, volunteers get to share the joy of reading by guiding their young reader through a book. At the end of each session, volunteers can chat about the book and encourage their reader to express their own thoughts. Plus, at each session, the young reader gets to take a book home to start their own library.

Volunteers will read with children on Thursdays from 4-5:30pm at the Morgan Hill Clubhouse located at 17666 Crest Avenue in Morgan Hill. To learn more about being the spark that lights a child's love for reading and makes a lasting impact, visit bit.ly/BGCSVreads.

About Boys & Girls Clubs of Silicon Valley
Boys & Girls Clubs of Silicon Valley has been at the forefront of youth development in Santa Clara County for 80 years, providing innovative and effective afterschool and summer enrichment programs primarily for low income, at-risk Santa Clara County youth ages 5-18+ years. Our mission is to inspire and empower all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring adults. To learn more about our programs and opportunities, visit www.bgclub.org or join our online community on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook @BGClubSV.