Get Involved
Read Aloud West Virginia’s mission is to change the literacy culture of West Virginia by keeping reading material in the hands and on the minds of our state’s children. Motivation is the critical first step in developing any skill and Read Aloud works to motivate children to WANT to read. Our goal is to involve families, the medical community, businesses, civic groups, and the society at large in building a culture that values reading.
Become a Classroom Reader
Our classroom readers set aside a half an hour to an hour every week to read aloud to a classroom in their community, modeling the joy of reading for the students they engage with. This is one of the most fun ways to get involved with Read Aloud, as the students’ smiles, laughter, and pleas to read more highlight the impact you’re making on them and their attitudes about reading.
Find orientations for new readers in your area on our calendar. Contact your local Read Aloud chapter or the state office at 304.345.5212 or stateoffice@readaloudwestvirginia.org for more information!
Bring Read Aloud to Work
Do you think other folks at your workplace would be interested in becoming a classroom reader? We’ll do an orientation just for you and your coworkers!
Does your workplace provide sponsorships to local nonprofits working to improve your community? If you open the door and point us in the right direction, we’re more than happy to pitch ourselves to your company for their support!
Get Crafty
One of our regular events, Snuggle & Read, targets children from birth to preschool and their families, encouraging them to snuggle and read together by providing each child with a book and blanket. If you’ve got some sewing or crafting skills, we could use your help putting these blankets together! Contact the state office at 304.345.5212 or stateoffice@readaloudwestvirginia.org for patterns and current needs.
Join Your County Chapter
Read Aloud has county chapters across the state coordinating our efforts on the local level, and they can always use more help! Visit Our Counties page to find out about your local chapter and how to get in touch with them. If your county is missing, contact the state office at 304.345.5212 or stateoffice@readaloudwestvirginia.org to find out how to start one!
Enroll Your School
Do you want a Read Aloud program at your school? Visit Our Counties page to learn if your school already has a Read Aloud program or contact the state office at 304-345-5212 or stateoffice@readaloudwestvirginia.org to get one started.
Donate
Your support helps us keep books in the hands and on the minds of West Virginia’s children. Make a donation today.