Volunteer Story Reader — Inspire Kids & Community

LittleRuth LLC.; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 243,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Honorarium per engagement

Job summary

Little Ruth Children’s Collection is seeking Volunteer Story Readers to support school, library, and community-based reading experiences for young children. Volunteers read aloud, engage children in warm conversation, and help spark curiosity and a love of reading within their communities.

Reading sessions are flexible and guided by school needs, with an honorarium offered per engagement and a required background check to ensure safe, welcoming environments for all participants.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in school or learning settings is strongly preferred.
• Elementary school teachers, former teachers, and substitute teachers looking for meaningful ways to stay engaged in the community are encouraged to apply.
• Volunteers should be comfortable reading aloud, engaging children in conversation, and participating in school or community environments.

Responsibilities

• Read Little Ruth books aloud to children in elementary schools, libraries, and community settings
• Engage students with simple questions and age-appropriate conversation during and after readings
• Collaborate with the Little Ruth team to support engaging, hands-on activities that extend children’s exploration of the story
• Represent Little Ruth Children’s Collection with warmth, professionalism, and enthusiasm
• Help create joyful literacy moments that children remember

Job description

Little Ruth Children’s Collection is seeking Volunteer Story Readers to support school, library, and community-based reading experiences for young children. Volunteers read aloud, engage children in warm conversation, and help spark curiosity and a love of reading within their communities.

Reading sessions are flexible and guided by school needs, with an honorarium offered per engagement and a required background check to ensure safe, welcoming environments for all participants.