United Way is seeking volunteers to read with children this fall and for books to be given to elementary children through United Way Reading Adventure.

According to a press release, to connect children with a reading volunteer during the fall, United Way will partner Coleman, Mark Twain, and Lindbergh elementary schools. Each program is held at a different time, and volunteers are needed from October through December to read with students. Reading sessions last one hour, and volunteers can sign up to read once, a few times or on a regular schedule.

Students in the United Way Reading Adventure program will also receive books throughout the fall to encourage reading at home, so new and gently used books for elementary children are needed as well. Additional schools will offer the program in the spring.

Launched in 2011, United Way Reading Adventure works to help students maintain and improve their reading skills. The program follows a model that has been successfully used by HOPE Outreach Ministries, Inc. for many years.

Individuals and organizations interested in volunteering to read, donating books or conducting a book drive can contact Jodi Bloemker at 364-2381 or [email protected] or register online at stjosephunitedway.org.