Come out to Read Aloud!

By Jeff Webb


In an effort to increase volunteerism and literacy, Upshur County Read Aloud is hosting two training sessions today, January 28th, for anybody interested in participating in the program. The first session will be held at 11AM in Martin Religious Center, and the second session will be held at 3PM at Stockert Youth Center in Buckhannon. Anybody is welcome to attend.

Sarah Wilkinson, Americorps VISTA, literacy and tutoring coordinator, urged for anybody who has a desire to work with students and young children to come out to the training. Read Aloud will teach participants how to read in an engaging and entertaining manner, hopefully resulting in allowing Read Aloud volunteers opportunities to read in schools and interact with children.

Wilkinson encouraged such people as education majors and any campus groups looking for philanthropy projects to consider coming out to the training.

Those that complete the training will receive a card that shows they have the necessary skills for effective reading aloud activities.

Leann Brown, Director of Community Engagement and Leadership Development, also encouraged people to volunteer for Read Aloud just for the simple reason of “reading great books to children and seeing their excitement.”

If you have any further questions or would like to know how to get involved, you may contact Wilkinson at Stockert Youth Center at 304-473-0145, and you may also visit Wesleyan’s Center for Community Engagement.