2026-27 Literacy Volunteer Program Application

2026-27 Literacy Volunteer Program Application
Thank you for your interest in the Literacy Volunteer Program! The Literacy Volunteer Program focuses on supporting young readers in all Wayzata Public Schools elementary schools.
- The program takes place November–May.
- Volunteers listen to and support students as they read aloud from books for 20-30 minutes, once a week during the school day.
- The program supports students in grades K–5. Most of the students are in 3rd or 4th grade.
- Each student in the program is assigned to one volunteer.
- Volunteers can read with more than one student each week if they choose.
To apply for this school year's program, please complete this signup form. Afterwards, we will follow up with additional information, including:
- Volunteer background checks: Required every 3 years.
- Orientation: All new volunteers must attend an orientation meeting in October.
If you have any questions, please contact Hannah at Hannah.Hallahan@wayzataschools.org or 763-745-4422.
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Volunteer Preferences
Please select all the weekdays you would be able to volunteer.
Please select the time of day you would prefer to volunteer.

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Please select your preferred school site(s). We will do our best to find a placement within a school you select.
Are you fluent in any languages besides English? If so, please describe.
Do you have any children currently attending Wayzata Public Schools as a student?
Children attending Wayzata Public Schools: We do our best to avoid assigning literacy volunteers to read with a student in the same classroom as a volunteer's child. If you wish to volunteer in your child's classroom reach out to the teacher directly for opportunities.
Please share your child's school, grade, and teacher's name.
Is there anything else you would like to share with us to that might be helpful as we find a volunteer placement for you?
Do you anticipate needing any extended amount of time off from volunteering (three or more weeks in a row)? If so, please include the dates/months you will be unavailable. We will do our best to find a substitute volunteer for you.
How did you hear about the Literacy Volunteer Program?

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Training and Orientation
We offer formal literacy trainings and volunteer orientations. We have literacy training sessions scheduled for Tuesday, October 13 from 10:00-11:30 a.m. and Monday, October 19 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. at Ridgedale Library. This optional training is led by our district's literacy resource teacher and provides lots of helpful tips on how to work with your student.

Volunteer orientations take place at the school sites and are required for new volunteers. These 30-60 minute meetings will be scheduled in October and volunteers will receive invitations after they are assigned to a school.

All volunteers need to complete a background check every three years. You will receive information by email about how to complete your background check prior to starting your volunteer role.
If you will attend a literacy training session please RSVP below. These sessions are optional but highly encouraged.

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2026-27 Literacy Volunteer Program Application

Contact Information

Volunteer Preferences

Training and Orientation