Virtual Volunteer Orientation & Training
Interested in volunteering with SitStayRead? Attend our Virtual Volunteer Orientation!
Our orientation and training cover everything from our mission to who we are, where we serve, the types of volunteers we use, and more! This is also a great opportunity to ask any questions you may have about SitStayRead.
Here’s how to join:
Please click here to learn more about our types of volunteers and requirements.
As you scroll, click the button on our application to let us know you’re interested in volunteering.
Once your application is approved, you’ll receive a follow-up email with details to sign up for the Virtual Volunteer Orientation and Training.
Questions? Please email volunteer@sitstayread.org for help!
Virtual Volunteer Orientation & Training
Interested in volunteering with SitStayRead? Attend our Virtual Volunteer Orientation!
Our orientation and training cover everything from our mission to who we are, where we serve, the types of volunteers we use, and more! This is also a great opportunity to ask any questions you may have about SitStayRead.
Here’s how to join:
Please click here to learn more about our types of volunteers and requirements.
As you scroll, click the button on our application to let us know you’re interested in volunteering.
Once your application is approved, you’ll receive a follow-up email with details to sign up for the Virtual Volunteer Orientation and Training.
Questions? Please email volunteer@sitstayread.org for help!
SitStayRead at Chicago Public Library
Have you ever wanted to read aloud to a dog? Kids can come practice their reading skills with Certified Reading Assistance Dogs! Join the dogs from SitStayRead at Chicago Public Library Beverly Branch in fun activities to promote the importance of reading and build confidence reading aloud.
SitStayRead at Chicago Public Library
Have you ever wanted to read aloud to a dog? Kids can come practice their reading skills with Certified Reading Assistance Dogs! Join the dogs from SitStayRead at Chicago Public Library Lozano Branch in fun activities to promote the importance of reading and build confidence reading aloud.
SitStayRead at Chicago Public Library
Have you ever wanted to read aloud to a dog? Kids can come practice their reading skills with Certified Reading Assistance Dogs! Join the dogs from SitStayRead at Chicago Public Library Lincoln Park Branch in fun activities to promote the importance of reading and build confidence reading aloud.
SitStayRead at Chicago Public Library
Have you ever wanted to read aloud to a dog? Kids can come practice their reading skills with Certified Reading Assistance Dogs! Join the dogs from SitStayRead at Chicago Public Library West Englewood Branch in fun activities to promote the importance of reading and build confidence reading aloud.
SitStayRead at Chicago Public Library
Have you ever wanted to read aloud to a dog? Kids can come practice their reading skills with Certified Reading Assistance Dogs! Join the dogs from SitStayRead at Chicago Public Library McKinley Park Branch in fun activities to promote the importance of reading and build confidence reading aloud.
SitStayRead at Chicago Public Library
Have you ever wanted to read aloud to a dog? Kids can come practice their reading skills with Certified Reading Assistance Dogs! Join the dogs from SitStayRead at Chicago Public Library Legler Regional in fun activities to promote the importance of reading and build confidence reading aloud.
Virtual Volunteer Orientation & Training
Interested in volunteering with SitStayRead? Attend our Virtual Volunteer Orientation!
Our orientation and training cover everything from our mission to who we are, where we serve, the types of volunteers we use, and more! This is also a great opportunity to ask any questions you may have about SitStayRead.
Here’s how to join:
Please click here to learn more about our types of volunteers and requirements.
As you scroll, click the button on our application to let us know you’re interested in volunteering.
Once your application is approved, you’ll receive a follow-up email with details to sign up for the Virtual Volunteer Orientation and Training.
Questions? Please email volunteer@sitstayread.org for help!
Volunteer Holiday Celebration
Join us on Tuesday, December 17th from 5-7pm for an opportunity to celebrate your dedication and hard work over the past year as a volunteer! This celebration aims to foster a sense of community and connection among volunteers and the SSR team in a warm, festive atmosphere. By sharing a meal in our potluck and engaging in a fun White Elephant gift exchange, we hope to create moments of joy! This event also serves as a space to express gratitude for everyone’s contributions and highlight volunteers' significant impact. Open to everyone!
RSVP here or email volunteer@sitstayread.org to RSVP!
Virtual Volunteer Orientation & Training
Interested in volunteering with SitStayRead? Attend our Virtual Volunteer Orientation!
Our orientation and training cover everything from our mission to who we are, where we serve, the types of volunteers we use, and more! This is also a great opportunity to ask any questions you may have about SitStayRead.
Here’s how to join:
Please click here to learn more about our types of volunteers and requirements.
As you scroll, click the button on our application to let us know you’re interested in volunteering.
Once your application is approved, you’ll receive a follow-up email with details to sign up for the Virtual Volunteer Orientation and Training.
Questions? Please email volunteer@sitstayread.org for help!
SitStayRead at Chicago Public Library
Have you ever wanted to read aloud to a dog? Kids can come practice their reading skills with Certified Reading Assistance Dogs! Join the dogs from SitStayRead at Chicago Public Library West Town Branch in fun activities to promote the importance of reading and build confidence reading aloud.
Virtual Volunteer Orientation & Training
Interested in volunteering with SitStayRead? Attend our Virtual Volunteer Orientation!
Our orientation and training cover everything from our mission to who we are, where we serve, the types of volunteers we use, and more! This is also a great opportunity to ask any questions you may have about SitStayRead.
Here’s how to join:
Please click here to learn more about our types of volunteers and requirements.
As you scroll, click the button on our application to let us know you’re interested in volunteering.
Once your application is approved, you’ll receive a follow-up email with details to sign up for the Virtual Volunteer Orientation and Training.
Questions? Please email volunteer@sitstayread.org for help!
#GivingTuesday Hangout
Please join us to connect with each other for some dog-friendly koselig* social time on December 3, 2024, #GivingTuesday. We welcome you to our Lakeview offices from 5-7 pm. We'll have light refreshments, wine and beer, and literacy games for all ages. Leave your cell phone at the door and relax with us!
RSVP here, or email volunteer@sitstayread.org to RSVP!
*Pronounced 'KOOSH lee'. Norwegian concept of cozy, shared, safe togetherness.
KPMG Book Packing
This #GivingTuesday, staff and a couple of our Dog Teams will spend the morning at KPMG Chicago headquarters with their employees, packing up some of the $15,000 worth of books secured with their corporate support. This biannual event has helped SitStayRead increase the number of books we distribute to establish or grow our students' home libraries each year. Last year, we increased this effort by 25%, and we hope to exceed that by getting 4,000 books into students' hands this year.
Virtual Volunteer Orientation & Training
Interested in volunteering with SitStayRead? Attend our Virtual Volunteer Orientation!
Our orientation and training cover everything from our mission to who we are, where we serve, the types of volunteers we use, and more! This is also a great opportunity to ask any questions you may have about SitStayRead.
Here’s how to join:
Please click here to learn more about our types of volunteers and requirements.
As you scroll, click the button on our application to let us know you’re interested in volunteering.
Once your application is approved, you’ll receive a follow-up email with details to sign up for the Virtual Volunteer Orientation and Training.
Questions? Please email volunteer@sitstayread.org for help!
In-Office Support
Join us in our office to help put together fun packs for our students, prepare Winter program materials, and more. Please use the link below to sign up!
Virtual Volunteer Tail Blazers Training
Are you a new or active volunteer looking to join our 2nd-grade Tail Blazers program? Come to our training!
Our training covers everything regarding our 2nd-grade program. This training is required to join a Tail Blazers program because these programs are volunteer-led.
Here’s how to join:
Please click here to sign up!
Questions? Please email volunteer@sitstayread.org for help!
In-Office Support
Join us in our office to help put together fun packs for our students, prepare Winter program materials, and more. Please use the link below to sign up!
In-Office Support
Join us in our office to help put together fun packs for our students, prepare Winter program materials, and more. Please use the link below to sign up!
Virtual Volunteer Orientation & Training
Interested in volunteering with SitStayRead? Attend our Virtual Volunteer Orientation!
Our orientation and training cover everything from our mission to who we are, where we serve, the types of volunteers we use, and more! This is also a great opportunity to ask any questions you may have about SitStayRead.
Here’s how to join:
Please click here to learn more about our types of volunteers and requirements.
As you scroll, click the button on our application to let us know you’re interested in volunteering.
Once your application is approved, you’ll receive a follow-up email with details to sign up for the Virtual Volunteer Orientation and Training.
Questions? Please email volunteer@sitstayread.org for help!
Virtual Volunteer Orientation & Training
Interested in volunteering with SitStayRead? Attend our Virtual Volunteer Orientation!
Our orientation and training cover everything from our mission to who we are, where we serve, the types of volunteers we use, and more! This is also a great opportunity to ask any questions you may have about SitStayRead.
Here’s how to join:
Please click here to learn more about our types of volunteers and requirements.
As you scroll, click the button on our application to let us know you’re interested in volunteering.
Once your application is approved, you’ll receive a follow-up email with details to sign up for the Virtual Volunteer Orientation and Training.
Questions? Please email volunteer@sitstayread.org for help!
SitStayRead at Chicago Public Library
Have you ever wanted to read aloud to a dog? Kids can come practice their reading skills with Certified Reading Assistance Dogs! Join the dogs from SitStayRead at Chicago Public Library Woodson Regional in fun activities to promote the importance of reading and build confidence reading aloud.
Virtual Volunteer Orientation & Training
Interested in volunteering with SitStayRead? Attend our Virtual Volunteer Orientation!
Our orientation and training cover everything from our mission to who we are, where we serve, the types of volunteers we use, and more! This is also a great opportunity to ask any questions you may have about SitStayRead.
Here’s how to join:
Please click here to learn more about our types of volunteers and requirements.
As you scroll, click the button on our application to let us know you’re interested in volunteering.
Once your application is approved, you’ll receive a follow-up email with details to sign up for the Virtual Volunteer Orientation and Training.
Questions? Please email volunteer@sitstayread.org for help!
Virtual Volunteer Orientation & Training
Interested in volunteering with SitStayRead? Attend our Virtual Volunteer Orientation!
Our orientation and training cover everything from our mission to who we are, where we serve, the types of volunteers we use, and more! This is also a great opportunity to ask any questions you may have about SitStayRead.
Here’s how to join:
Please click here to learn more about our types of volunteers and requirements.
As you scroll, click the button on our application to let us know you’re interested in volunteering.
Once your application is approved, you’ll receive a follow-up email with details to sign up for the Virtual Volunteer Orientation and Training.
Questions? Please email volunteer@sitstayread.org for help!
Recruitment at UIC
SitStayRead is joining UIC for an early afternoon recruitment event! Meet us outside of Student Center East Concourse to chat with SitStayRead staff and learn more about our mission and volunteer work.
Are you a volunteer interested in joining us to help recruit? Email lhernandez@sitstayread.org for more details!
(Dogs are not allowed for this event).
SitStayRead at Chicago Public Library
Have you ever wanted to read aloud to a dog? Kids can come practice their reading skills with Certified Reading Assistance Dogs! Join the dogs from SitStayRead at Chicago Public Library South Shore Branch in fun activities to promote the importance of reading and build confidence reading aloud.
Virtual Volunteer Orientation & Training
Interested in volunteering with SitStayRead? Attend our Virtual Volunteer Orientation!
Our orientation and training cover everything from our mission to who we are, where we serve, the types of volunteers we use, and more! This is also a great opportunity to ask any questions you may have about SitStayRead.
Here’s how to join:
Please click here to learn more about our types of volunteers and requirements.
As you scroll, click the button on our application to let us know you’re interested in volunteering.
Once your application is approved, you’ll receive a follow-up email with details to sign up for the Virtual Volunteer Orientation and Training.
Questions? Please email volunteer@sitstayread.org for help!
SitStayRead at Chicago Public Library
Have you ever wanted to read aloud to a dog? Kids can come practice their reading skills with Certified Reading Assistance Dogs! Join the dogs from SitStayRead at Chicago Public Library Rogers Park Branch in fun activities to promote the importance of reading and build confidence reading aloud.
Recruitment at UIC
SitStayRead is joining UIC for an early afternoon recruitment event! Meet us outside of Student Center East Concourse to chat with SitStayRead staff and learn more about our mission and volunteer work.
Are you a volunteer interested in joining us to help recruit? Email lhernandez@sitstayread.org for more details!
(Dogs are not allowed for this event).
Virtual Volunteer Orientation & Training
Interested in volunteering with SitStayRead? Attend our Virtual Volunteer Orientation!
Our orientation and training cover everything from our mission to who we are, where we serve, the types of volunteers we use, and more! This is also a great opportunity to ask any questions you may have about SitStayRead.
Here’s how to join:
Please click here to learn more about our types of volunteers and requirements.
As you scroll, click the button on our application to let us know you’re interested in volunteering.
Once your application is approved, you’ll receive a follow-up email with details to sign up for the Virtual Volunteer Orientation and Training.
Questions? Please email volunteer@sitstayread.org for help!
Read-A-Palooza 2024 Keep Reading Celebration
Join us on Saturday, October 12 from 10 am to noon at Fred Anderson Park and Dog Park to celebrate and meet your fellow readers and our event sponsors! Bring your tracker along so we can recognize your efforts.
Enjoy a literacy jamboree, prizes, entertainment, snacks, and book/school supply/dog giveaways. provided by our generous in-kind sponsors!!
Virtual Volunteer Orientation & Training
Interested in volunteering with SitStayRead? Attend our Virtual Volunteer Orientation!
Our orientation and training cover everything from our mission to who we are, where we serve, the types of volunteers we use, and more! This is also a great opportunity to ask any questions you may have about SitStayRead.
Here’s how to join:
Please click here to learn more about our types of volunteers and requirements.
As you scroll, click the button on our application to let us know you’re interested in volunteering.
Once your application is approved, you’ll receive a follow-up email with details to sign up for the Virtual Volunteer Orientation and Training.
Questions? Please email volunteer@sitstayread.org for help!
Recruitment at UIC
SitStayRead is joining UIC for an early afternoon recruitment event! Meet us outside of Student Center East Concourse to chat with SitStayRead staff and learn more about our mission and volunteer work.
Are you a volunteer interested in joining us to help recruit? Email lhernandez@sitstayread.org for more details!
(Dogs are not allowed for this event).
Virtual Volunteer Orientation & Training
Interested in volunteering with SitStayRead? Attend our Virtual Volunteer Orientation!
Our orientation and training cover everything from our mission to who we are, where we serve, the types of volunteers we use, and more! This is also a great opportunity to ask any questions you may have about SitStayRead.
Here’s how to join:
Please click here to learn more about our types of volunteers and requirements.
As you scroll, click the button on our application to let us know you’re interested in volunteering.
Once your application is approved, you’ll receive a follow-up email with details to sign up for the Virtual Volunteer Orientation and Training.
Questions? Please email volunteer@sitstayread.org for help!
Sundays on the Boulevard: Animalpalooza & Family Literacy Event
Sundays on the Boulevard is an event sponsored by Lawndale Pop-Up that features a petting zoo, nature workshops, horse rides, free books, and more for the community.
SitStayRead is joining to be a calm space for kids to relax during the event and read to our Book Buddies and Certified Dog Teams. We’ll also host a Family Literacy Event for families to meet our Certified Dog Teams and Book Buddies, while practicing their reading and writing skills.
Are you a Book Buddy/Certified Dog Team interested in joining? Reach out to lhernandez@sitstayread to sign up!
Redwood Literacy Family Literacy Event
SitStayRead is hosting a Family Literacy Event at Redwood Literacy (Rogers Park) on September 27th. Redwood Literacy provides a safe space for children with dyslexia to practice their reading and writing skills, and SitStayRead is joining.
Tail Blazers (2nd Grade) Training
Join us to learn more about our 2nd-Grade Tail Blazers program!