You Can Be a Hero!

One of the best parts of my job is working with our Literacy Heroes, volunteers who go out into the community and read with children at schools, after-school programs, here at the library as Reading Buddies, and in other community organizations.  They’re a great group, dedicated to spending time reading with children each week and making a huge impact on young minds.  As coordinator of this group, I hear not only about children who have increased their reading skills and gained self-confidence, but also from the Literacy Heroes and the fun they are having in this rewarding work!

The longer I work as the Literacy Heroes facilitator, the more need I see for volunteers.  Some children, struggling with reading, simply need someone to take an interest.  Others may have gotten aboard the learning boat a little late and need help catching up.  Whatever the reason, they could use an encouraging adult in their lives.

If you’d like an ongoing volunteer experience please consider becoming a Literacy Hero!  We will train you on everything you need to know over the course of two orientation meetings.  Sign-up is available on our website here, or feel free to contact me if you have questions at 616-355-3729 or ejenkins@herrickdl.org.