Family Literacy

Janis Glusman
610-834-1040, Ext. 16
Janisg@rsvpmc.org

Fun times await the special person who loves four- and five-year-olds! Do you have an hour or two each week to read to a class, to small groups or one-on-one? You can help children learn to love books while reinforcing their knowledge of letters, colors and numbers.

If you love reading and enjoy young children, If you are patient, caring and creative, please contact us and learn how you can share your love of books with deserving children.

Classroom Locations
There are 30 classes throughout Montgomery County including Lansdale, Norristown, Green Lane, Pottstown, Conshohocken, Abington, Souderton and North Hills

Hours
Once a week for an hour or two

Training
Meet with the Family Literacy coordinator to practice reading aloud and learn about Head Start.

• Have a Love of interacting with children and understanding their needs and interests
• Be dependable, prompt and willing to maintain the confidentiality of the learner
• Be able to relate well to a variety of people
• Have good reading skills
• Be flexible, friendly, patient and optimistic

• Complete monthly time reports
• Notify RSVP and Head Start of any permanent changes in your schedule

• The absolute joy of seeing a child learn to love books
• Become familiar with the wonders of children’s literature
• Laughing and smiling more than you did before
• Increased understanding and appreciation of the teachers who give their time to prepare kids for school
• Would you like to honor or remember a special friend? A donation of $550  can purchase books for all the Head Start children in the county and we will put a personalized book plate in each book!

Call Janis 610-834-1040 ext 16 to learn more about how as little as one hour a week can make a big difference to the children and families in Head Start