Baltimore Reads

31 South Calvert Street, 4th Floor
Baltimore, MD 21202
PHONE: (410) 752-3595, ext. 1107
FAX: (410) 752-0677
CONTACT: Patricia Edwards   
Email: pedwards@baltimorereads.org    
Website: http://www.baltimorereads.org/

Function of Organization/ Site:

• Improving the quality of life for educationally disadvantaged adults, families, and children.
• Assisting people with basic reading, writing, math and employment skills necessary for economic stability and success.
• Developing and implementing effective learning programs

Involvement Opportunities:

Adult Programs - Ripken Learning Center. Tutors are needed to help adult learners with basic skills, GED preparation, and job skills. Tutors work as instructional assistants in class and 1-on-1 with adult learners. Free tutor training provided.
      Day program Mon - Thurs; Evening classes Mon & Wed
      At Baltimore Reads headquarters:  
      31 South Calvert  Street, 4th Floor              
      Baltimore, MD 21202

Book Bank. Volunteers are needed to sort, sticker, and shelve new or gently uised children's books for teachers and nonprofits in the Baltimore area.
       At the Book Bank           
       Baltimore Sun Building     
       501 N. Calvert St           
       Baltimore MD 21202
Contact: Mark Feiring, Director, (410) 598-1771  

Hours:
BOOK BANK:  Wed and Thurs (3 - 6 pm); Sat (9 am - 12 noon)
The Ripken Learning Center: Mon - Thurs (8:30 am - 5 pm) with evening classes

Baltimore Reads Items of Interest:

    
Volunteer Profile