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Volunteer Application

NOTE: If you have already been a reading mentor and want to participate this year, there's no need to reapply—just compete the Returning Mentors form.

Thank you for your interest in becoming a Reading Mentor! As a reminder, you are committing to read at the same time, at the same school, with the same child each week from September to May. Commitment differs for Shared and Flextra volunteers.

Here is the application process:
1. Complete the application and code of conduct. All required fields are noted.
2. Complete the background check using the link on the following page. The link will also be emailed to you. All volunteers are required to complete and pass a background check.

Have a question or need help? Email [email protected].

Step 1 of 2

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General Information

Name(Required)
Birthdate(Required)
Reading Mentors must be at least 18 years old.
Address(Required)
If you only have a landline, please leave this entry blank.
Please enter your landline or secondary contact number.
Examples: employer, faith group, community organization, none
Are you employed?(Required)
Volunteer Skills
Please list language(s) referenced under Volunteer Skills
Are you comfortable working with a student with special needs?(Required)
Include a name, publication title or other identifying information.
Providing your Instagram handle allows us to easily tag photos of you in our social media posts. This field is NOT required and will NOT affect your application.
Providing your Instagram handle allows us to easily tag photos of you in our social media posts. This field is NOT required and will NOT affect your application.

Note: You may save your progress using the "Save and Continue Later" button below. This button can only be used once per application. Information input after saving will not be saved if you click the button again.

Volunteer Preferences

Notes: Shared mentors must find their own partner and include their information below. Flextra mentors substitute for Weekly mentors who must miss a Reading Session and have notified their Site Coordinator.
Volunteer Availability(Required)
Select all that apply. All Reading Sessions are in the middle of the day. Day(s) selected will affect which schools are available.
Preferred School(s) - Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday(Required)
Select all that apply. Click here to view a map of our schools. Note: Some schools may be unavailable based on the day(s) selected above.
Preferred School(s) - Tuesday(Required)
Select all that apply. Click here to view a map of our schools. Note: Some schools may be unavailable based on the day(s) selected above.
Preferred School(s) - Wednesday(Required)
Select all that apply. Click here to view a map of our schools. Note: Some schools may be unavailable based on the day(s) selected above.
Preferred School(s) - Thursday(Required)
Select all that apply. Click here to view a map of our schools. Note: Some schools may be unavailable based on the day(s) selected above.
Preferred School(s) - Tuesday, Wednesday(Required)
Select all that apply. Click here to view a map of our schools. Note: Some schools may be unavailable based on the day(s) selected above.
Preferred School(s) - Tuesday, Thursday(Required)
Select all that apply. Click here to view a map of our schools. Note: Some schools may be unavailable based on the day(s) selected above.
Preferred School(s) - Wednesday, Thursday(Required)
Select all that apply. Click here to view a map of our schools. Note: Some schools may be unavailable based on the day(s) selected above.
Please use this space to include any additional information regarding your ability to volunteer.

References

Please list two people who know you well aside from relatives, preferably people you have worked for in either a paid or volunteer capacity.
Application Authorization and Agreement(Required)
I declare that all the statements I have made on this application are true, correct, and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any omissions or misstatements made by me on this application may be cause for my application to be declined or volunteer placement to be terminated. You have my permission to contact my employer. I understand that the school district, at its sole and complete discretion, may accept or decline this application without providing me any reasons for the decision. I agree to receive periodic communications from Lead to Read KC.
Code of Conduct Acceptance(Required)
Before continuing, read the Volunteer Code of Conduct. After reading, return to this tab to finish and submit your application.
Applicant Signature(Required)

Note: You may save your progress using the "Save and Continue Later" button below. This button can only be used once per application. Information input after saving will not be saved if you click the button again.
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
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