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Despite the greater increase
of poor children, nonpoor
children are still more likely
than poor children to have
a family member read to
them frequently...
SOURCE: U.S. Department of Education, National
Center for Education Statistics. (2006).The Condition of
Education 2006 (NCES 2006071), Indicator 33.
And you may have read ...
30% of Fresno County students
have API (Academic Performance
Index) scores in the bottom 20% of
all CA students.
34% of Fresno County students have not made
Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP scores).
Source: CDE 2008-09 Accountability Progress
Reporting
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Fresno will be a better
community when all
children are read
to and all children learn to
read. If you will commit to
a relationship that will
benefit Fresno
and the lives of
children, join ...
This is your opportunity to continue your good works beyond the
holidays. Give the greatest gifts you have -- yourself & your time --
to change a life. Call today (559) 443-7323. The children are waiting.
Volunteer
Application
2009-2010
Name:
Address:
City/Zip:
Contact Number:
Email Address:
Employer:
Work Phone: Birth date:
Have you volunteered for Read Fresno before? When?
What part(s) of our program would you like to volunteer in? (After School Literacy,
Mentoring, Parenting Workshops, Jail Outreach, Book Sorting, Special Events)- List all that apply.
List other languages you speak and/or read (other than English):
List any information about yourself that you would like to share (Experiences, skills, talents, etc):
How did you hear about ReadFresno? (Friend, Radio, Internet, Newspaper, Church, School, etc)
Have you been fingerprinted with Fresno Unified School District?
What days and times are you available to volunteer? (example---Mon & Wed 3-5pm and Sat 9am-12pm)
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor? Yes________ No_______
If yes, please attached an explanation of when, where, and disposition of the case(s). A conviction may not necessarily
disqualify you from serving at a school. Education Code 35021 provides that a person who is required to register as a
sex offender pursuant to Penal Code section 290 shall not serve as a volunteer
It is recommended, although not required, that all volunteers have a current TB test and meet Fresno Unified School District's
requirement for volunteers. Tuberculosis tests are available at the Fresno County Health Department for a nominal fee or see
your private physician.
I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that I have completed the above information
truthfully; and have read, understand, and will comply with district requirements and expectations for all volunteers.
I understand that if the information I provide is not accurate, my volunteer services will be terminated.
Signature:
Date: