Volunteer Opportunity Details:

Participate in the ROAR (Reach Out and Read) Program, and encourage pediatric patients to read by reading story to them.

Volunteers should be able to read and speak well, not be afraid to talk in the public, and be able to speak out loud.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Gouverneur Healthcare Services We are looking for volunteers with the following skills Teaching & Coaching This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests Children & Youth Hospitals This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Senior Citizens Welcome We need volunteers who are free at these times Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su Morning X X X X X Afternoon X X X X X Evening Monthly Occasional Contact Person: Che Kuang Yu, Director of Volunteer Services, (212) 238-7730, (email) View all organization contacts Address: 227 Madison Street New York, NY 10002 (See a map) Directions:   Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: F / East Broadway,   Walk distance (in minutes): 2   Nearest Bus Stop: M22 / Madison and Clinton, 1 minute walk Web Site: None specified Miscellaneous Information Borough Manhattan Volunteer Shifts Monday through Friday 9:00am to 4:00pm

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I volunteered in Dental department last summer. I was highly impressed on Mr. Yu who helped me to make a process. He made an every effort to meet my interests in volunteering. I am willing to continue volunteering this summer, too! posted by geshek on May 2, 2008