Road to Reading
ROAD TO READING
Heart of Indiana United Way, in partnership with Ivy Tech Community College and with support from the Shafer Foundation, is proud to announce the launch of Road to Reading—a new summer literacy initiative that brings books and learning directly to families in the community.
What is Road to Reading?
Road to Reading launched this summer with 4 community based events in Muncie. Road to Reading offers families the opportunity to “shop” together for free books and literacy resources from a fully stocked Ivy Tech RV. Road to Reading is about creating joyful, engaging opportunities for families to build literacy-rich memories together.
Why is it important?
Access to books is vital for children’s academic success and overall development. Research shows that students who read regularly over the summer months are better equipped to maintain their reading skills and perform well academically when they return to school in the fall. By empowering students to choose books they’re interested in, we aim to cultivate a lifelong love for reading and support their educational journey.
How can you get involved?
We need your help to make these events successful! We are seeking enthusiastic volunteers to assist students in selecting their books during family nights at each school and the next school day to ensure students who didn’t go to family night still have the ability to choose books. Volunteers are also need to help set up and sort books before the event starts. Your support will make a difference in the lives of countless children in our community.
Volunteer Opportunities
Ready to make a difference?
Sign up now to volunteer for Road to Reading at one of stops in Muncie. Together, we can ensure that every child has the opportunity to embark on exciting literary adventures this summer!
Road to Reading wouldn’t be possible without help from our community. Use the forms below to sign up to volunteer.
Volunteer roles include:
- Helping set up for the events
- Checking readers In/Out
- Helping readers shop, refilling books between shoppers