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AMERICA READS/BUDDY READING TUTORIAL PROGRAM, Countywide opportunities with schools and after-school programs throughout Miami-Dade County.
CONTACT: At MDCC Kendall, Rebecca Robbins or Yvette Barahona (305) 237-0859, Room G316; North, Olga Kagan or Luckson Mathieu, 237-8358 Room 1159; Wolfson, Ivan Rodriguez 237-3833, Room 1464.
DESCRIPTION: Reading is critical for success in school and life; unfortunately 40% of fourth graders read below grade level. With additional support from citizens of all walks of life--teachers, parents, business people, seniors and students, children who are behind in their reading skills can improve their chances for success in school. America Reads is a challenge from the President of the United States to all Americans to help children read at grade level by the end of third grade.
0PPORTUNITIES: Tutors are needed to work with children in grades K-3. Tutoring is done one-on-one in 30-minute increments. There are two programs available: 1) Buddy Reading requires a two-hour training and offers more flexibility in scheduling and placement sites. 2) America Reads requires a four-hour training and a commitment of at least one hour, two days per week. These tutors would commit to working with the same child twice a week for a half an hour. An excellent choice for education majors! Please contact our office for further information. Each program has opportunities in school sites throughout Miami-Dade County.
HOURS NEEDED: Tutors are needed during the school day, Monday-Friday from 8:00am-3:00pm; and in after-school programs from 2:00pm-6pm.
COMMENTS: If you enjoy working with children and want to help a child learn to read, please contact our office ASAP! We will assist you in signing up for an orientation/training and help you locate a placement site near you.

AMERICAN RED CROSS--GREATER MIAMI & THE KEYS CHAPTER, 335 SW 27th Avenue, Miami, FL 33135
CONTACT: Sean Kramer, 305-644-1200, ext. 129 (Fax: 305-644-1038 E-MAIL: kramers@usaredcross.org
DESCRIPTION: The Red Cross is a humanitarian, non-governmental, non-profit agency that helps people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies. It also provides CPR/First Aid, HIV/AIDS education, and water safety to the public.
OPPORTUNITIES: The Red Cross has the following opportunities: disaster relief, health and safety programs, public relations, marketing, INFUSION (a 20-something volunteer group), social services and more.
SCHEDULE: Mon - Fri, 9:00am - 6:00pm
COMMENTS: flexible scheduling, call for an appointment and orientation session. Opportunity to travel to disasters across the country!

ANN STORCK CENTER, 1790 SW 43 Way, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
CONTACT: Shirley Hoffman, (954) 584-8000 (Fax: 954-321-8863)
DESCRIPTION: Acts as a residential preschool, training performance for handicapped/mentally challenged children and adults. Approximately 48 residents are on-site.
OPPORTUNITIES: Volunteers are needed in the preschool to act as teacher's aides assisting the teacher with the children. Also needed for the Buddy Program. Students will become a friend to a physically or mentally handicapped person in their late teens to early twenties.
HOURS NEEDED: M-F, 8:30am - 5:00pm.
COMMENTS: Students must attend an orientation session prior to volunteering. This is an excellent opportunity for students considering going into physical therapy, speech therapy, or special education. Volunteers must schedule an appointment for a tour of the center and to meet with potential buddies. Volunteers must commit to at least two visits per month of at least half hour each.

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