Volunteer Opportunities
Our ultimate objective is that students and families believe in the power of reading and love what it means in their lives — that is the tipping point between someone who can read and someone who calls themselves a reader.
Each year, Words Alive’s volunteers inspire a life-long love of reading for more than 6,000 children, teens, and families in San Diego facing exceptional life circumstances such as poverty, unstable housing, foster care, teen pregnancy, and interaction with the justice system. By volunteering with Words Alive, you join a community of passionate and dedicated volunteers who know that, together, we can change the stories of the students and families we serve.
Virtual Volunteer Orientation
Ready to learn more or get started? Your first step is to watch our pre-recorded virtual volunteer orientation. You can find the recording of the orientation by clicking here. The password is P1D11V.u
***PLEASE NOTE: After watching the orientation make sure to email us at [email protected] for your next steps.
Classroom Volunteer Information Sessions
Join us for a one hour overview of our classroom volunteer roles with time for questions and a review of the full onboarding process. Anyone interested in being a classroom volunteer is invited to attend!
Current Volunteer Opportunities
Are you interested in…
Volunteering with Readers?
Virtual Volunteer Opportunities?
Not sure how to get started?
First watch the Volunteer Orientation. You can find the recording of the orientation by clicking here. The password is P1D11V.u
You’ll learn more about our programs - there’s something for everyone!
***PLEASE NOTE: After watching the orientation make sure to email us at [email protected] for your next steps.
Happy reading!