More than half of all kindergartners in our state are entering school without the social, emotional, physical and cognitive skills they need to be successful. Research shows that those who start behind often stay behind.

The good news is that reading with kids on a regular basis can make a real difference.

We're looking for friendly, responsible people to read with young kids-one-on-one (not group reading)-at select preschools, Head Start classrooms, and child care centers throughout King County.

Did you know that a typical child from a low-income family enters kindergarten with a listening vocabulary of 3,000 words, while a typical child of a higher income family enters with a listening vocabulary of 20,000 words? Volunteer Readers can help bridge that gap with books.

By simply committing 1-2 hours a week of your time for a minimum or six months, you can have a profound impact on the lives and outcomes of young children in our community.

Location: Sharing and Caring ChildCare - 124 SW 313th St.

Shifts needed: Fridays 10-11a.m.