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For a fourth-grader reading below grade-level, up to half of the printed curriculum is incomprehensible. Imagine if everything you read looked like this. You have an opportunity to make an IMPACT. Third grade is an important pivot point in a child’s education. The time when students shift from learning to read and begin reading to learn. Intervention for struggling readers after third grade are seldom as effective as those in the early years. In one hour a week you can help a student read on grade-level. Join us today. IMPACT our tomorrow. Do you need additional information? Email volunteer@dallasisd.org or call…

10. Volunteers demonstrate the importance of giving back. 9. Volunteers are “in the know” of what is happening at the school. 8. Volunteering is good for your attitude. 7. Volunteers save money for the school. 6. Volunteering strengthens communities. 5. Volunteering develops new skills. 4. Volunteering is good for your soul. 3. Volunteers learn too! They learn from their students. 2. Volunteers make a genuine difference. 1. Volunteering breaks up your boring routine.