Reach-Out and Read Kansas City
Spreading a Prescription to Read Aloud as a Family
Reach Out and Read’s local and national network of clinicians delivers vital information about the importance of reading at routine pediatric checkups and advocates for a prescription to read aloud at home. This means we have unmatched access to families during the years from birth to age three—a period of critical brain development.
Our local chapter, Reach out and Read Kansas City ("RORKC") is looking for community members who are interested in supporting our mission to join our advisory board ("Board").
Mission Statement: Strengthen all families with young children through guidance from medical clinicians about nurturing relationships through shared reading.
We are looking for someone with expertise in:
- Finance/accounting
- Fundraising
- Public Speaking
- Healthcare or pediatricians
- Leadership Development
Desired industry affiliations or community connections:
- Diverse businesses/charities/chambers supporting literacy
- Public accounting/financial Services
- Healthcare
What is the designated term for board service?
Minimum three year term with maximum of two terms
How often does the board meet?
Bi-monthly on the second Friday of the month, from 11:30a-1:00pm at the Reach Out and Read office located at 2100 W. 36th Ave., Kansas City, KS 66103. Members are asked to attend these meeting on a regular basis and send advance notification for an excused absence.
What personal or financial contribution is expected of each board member?
Some form of personal monetary contribution is expected with no minimum (or maximum). We want board members to want to give at a level that is meaningful to them, while making a board position accessible to all part of our community.
Any additional board expectations:
- Advocacy: Actively champion and advocate for a call to action related to early literacy and kindergarten readiness causes. This includes but is not limited to sharing Reach Out and Read Kansas City’s message and news about programs and events through personal and professional networks as appropriate.
- Committee and event participation: Members are asked to actively participate in at least one standing committee and to support the annual fundraising luncheon through the purchase of a ticket and/or their attendance.
- Ambassador responsibilities: Attend and/or volunteer at least one third-party sponsored meeting or event as an “official” representative of Reach Out and Read Kansas City.
This Volunteer Opportunity is promoted by Nonprofit Connect.
