Reading

Mentor
Handbook

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With this program, everybody truly does win, especially
the children. It is amazing to see the difference that one
hour a week can make in a child’s life.

Senator Tom Harkin, founder of Everybody Wins! Iowa and an

Everybody Wins! D.C. mentor for over 10 years

With Our Program…

Everybody Wins!
Students:
Learn reading is fun and become more enthusiastic about
books and learning.
Are exposed to new places and ideas through the reading
materials volunteers share with them.
Learn to think more creatively.
Improve their listening and vocabulary skills, which instills
articulation and insightfulness.
Are exposed to the world beyond school through their
volunteers.
Become more confident because they know their volunteers
make time for them and enjoy reading with them.

Volunteers:
Give to their communities and make a difference though a well-
supported, convenient, user-friendly program.
Form meaningful and rewarding relationships with young
students.
Create a link between the schools and the community.
Become more confident, more optimistic about the future and
more positive about the world around them.
Learn more about their communities.

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 Table of Contents
Welcome to Everybody Wins! Iowa Page 4

Why Read Aloud? Page 6

Program Description & Goals Page 8

The Site Coordinator’s Role Page 9

The Reading Mentor’s Role Page 10

Program Policies Page 11

Social Media Policy Page 13

Confidentiality and Reporting Page 16

Anti-Harrassment and Anti-Discrimination

Policy, Diversity and Inclusion Page 17

Involuntary Termination Page 18

How to Spend a Reading Session Page 19

Selecting Good Books Page 20

Tips For Success Page 21

SEL, Mental Health & Trauma Informed Care Page 23

Frequently Asked Questions Page 25

Other things you can do to help EWI Page 28

Acknowledgement of Mentor Training

and Receipt of Handbook Page 29

Key Contacts Page 30

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 Welcome to
Everybody Wins! Iowa

A Message from the Executive Director

Thank you for volunteering to become a reading
mentor! We are very excited to have you with us.
Together, we look forward to instilling the love of
reading in young children.

We hope you find this Reading Mentor Handbook

helpful. Although much of this material was covered
during your orientation session, we ask that you read
through the entire handbook to gain a complete
understanding of your role and responsibilities. You
will find information about our program policies and
good advice on reading aloud and working with
children. If you have questions at any time, please
don’t hesitate to contact me or your site coordinator.

Thank you again for being a part of Everybody Wins!

Iowa. Together, we will improve the lives of many
children!

Karen Ligas, Executive Director

Everybody Wins! Iowa

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Everybody Wins! Iowa Mission Statement
Everybody Wins! Iowa aims to increase children’s success in
school through reading and mentoring experiences with
caring volunteers. Through our programming, we reach
children while they are young to foster their interest in
reading and learning, while encouraging them to believe
that they can be successful.

Everybody Wins! History

The Everybody Wins! organization was founded by retired New
York City textile industry executive Arthur Tannenbaum and his
wife Phyllis in 1991 after reading a book review in The New York
Times for Jim Trelease’s The Read-Aloud Handbook. The
Tannenbaum’s started Everybody Wins! to ensure that New
York City school - children would be able to discover the magic
that comes from books. The program caught on in other cities
and in 2002, Everybody Wins! Iowa was established. During its
first year (2003), Everybody Wins! Iowa served 15 children in
three Des Moines schools (Capitol View, Monroe, and Windsor).

You can learn more about us at everybodywinsiowa.org.

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Why Read Aloud?
Reading aloud to children is fundamental to build a foundation
for their learning, but many children do not receive enough
read aloud time at home.
A new study found that “young children whose parents read them
five books a day enter kindergarten having heard about 1.4 million
more words than kids who were never read to.” According to the
Kids & Family Reading Report, (Scholastic, 7th Edition,) the
frequency of young children being read aloud to at home is on the
rise, but it rapidly diminishes as children grow older. 58% of 3- to 5-
year-olds are frequently read to at home, while only 45% of children
aged 6-8 are frequently read aloud to at home. This rate drops to
21% of children aged 9-11, and 7% of children aged 12-14. Children
in elementary school are being read to less, while it is still crucial for
their development and future academic and life successes. We must
fill this gap by providing more children with an opportunity to learn
and grow from read aloud experiences.

If reading is a foundation for a child’s success, they need

encouragement and motivation to read.
Reading role models are very important for children as they learn
their interests and what they love to read. Studies show that
frequent readers have more role models who enjoy reading (89%),
versus infrequent readers, only 34% of whom report that they have
people surrounding them who enjoy reading. Reading role models
can instill in children a love of reading, introduce new genres, and
help them find books they like. 89% of children say that “their
favorite books are the ones that they have picked out themselves,”
but, “4 in 10 kids agree that they have trouble finding books that
they like.” It is crucial that children have positive reading role
models in their life who will encourage them to find books they are
interested in and inspire in them a love of reading. Students in
Central Iowa are not receiving an ample amount of one-to-one
reading experiences that play a part in their socio-emotional
development and help prepare them for classroom learning.

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Reading has benefits beyond academic success.
A study published by the American Academy of Pediatrics provides
evidence that reading aloud to children shapes their social and
emotional development and can have long-term effects on their
behavior. Research also shows that reading for fun helps children
develop empathy and their emotional intelligence. Reading aloud
also presents books as sources of pleasant, valuable and exciting
experiences. Children who value books are motivated to read on
their own.

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Program Description & Goals
Power Read is our signature program where students meet
weekly with their mentor and use read aloud as an activity to
bond and build a relationship together. During Power Read,
the pair interacts in a one-to-one, informal, safe, and fun
setting. They select books together that interest the student,
do reading-related activities, or have informal conversations
based on what they are reading.

Students are recommended for the program by their teachers

if they fit into one of more of these three categories:
1. The student displays a need for a consistent mentor
2. The student is below their grade level in reading
3. The student is an English Language Learner

Our goals are to:

Generate enthusiasm for books and reading.

Increase children’s self-esteem and school engagement
through consistent weekly attention from their mentors.
Provide flexible, convenient volunteer experiences for area
professionals and community volunteers.
Bring community support and resources into elementary
schools and expose children to people of diverse cultures
and backgrounds.

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Your Site
Coordinator’s Role
The site coordinator is a part-time Everybody Wins! Iowa staff
member. He or she is responsible for the daily operation of
the reading sessions at the school. The site coordinator is also
responsible for enforcing all program policies and ensuring that
volunteer mentors and students are satisfied with all the reading
sessions.

Site coordinators:
Support reading mentors and offer assistance when needed
Monitor all reading sessions
Ensure the comfort and safety of the reading mentors and
students
Notify reading mentors if their student is absent or if the
program is canceled due to school field trips or weather-
related school closings

Please bring any comments, ideas, problems, and suggestions to

the attention of your site coordinator. However, you are also
welcomed to contact the program manager, volunteer match
manager, or executive director at any time. Your reading session
should be enjoyable for both you and your student. Do not be
afraid to ask for assistance; we will do whatever we can to
resolve the situation!

Note: During each weekly reading session, the site coordinator

may check in with reading pairs to ensure that sessions are
running smoothly. Occasionally, the coordinator may have to
interrupt to give pairs information. Coordinators will try to keep
interruptions to a minimum. We appreciate your understanding
when interruptions do occur.

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The Reading Mentor’s Role
The reading mentor meets for approximately 30-60 minutes a
week with an elementary school student one-to-one. Reading
mentors select books provided on-site or bring books to read
while the student eats lunch. The reading mentor reports weekly
to a site coordinator at the school site.

The reading mentor talks with and listens to the child, reads aloud
to the child and encourages the child to share the volunteer’s
enthusiasm for books. The reading mentor is also a positive role
model by providing consistent weekly attention.

Reading mentors:
Build relationships by talking about shared interests, reading
aloud to their students, talking about books and being positive
and consistent.
Make a commitment to volunteer for one school year, and
attempt to continue reading with the same child in the
subsequent years of elementary school.
Receive support from Everybody Wins! Iowa, specifically from
the site coordinator and other Everybody Wins! Iowa staff.
Provide structure in the reading session by bringing or helping
select reading material, keeping students engaged and
encouraging questioning and conversation.
Stay with the student and other reading pairs during each
session, and (where applicable) escort them to their next
destination at the end of their reading session.
Attend the kick-off and end-of-year celebrations each school
year.

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 Everybody Wins! Iowa
Program Policies
Be reliable and maintain a regular schedule, committing
to the same time frame and day every week through the
end of the school year.
Power Reading sessions build confidence and self-esteem.
Students who are disappointed by inconsistent volunteers may
have difficulty behaving or paying attention and will not benefit
from the program. Please consider your ability to commit before
you agree to volunteer.

Call your site coordinator if you must cancel your session.

We understand that unexpected things happen, but a child will be
counting on you. You must contact the site coordinator in
advance of the scheduled time. If you permanently change your
schedule, employment or need to resign, please notify your site
coordinator immediately and schedule a goodbye session with
your site coordinator and student.

Be considerate in the reading space.

There may be many reading pairs sharing a small reading space,
and we ask mentors to be conscious of their reading volume and
any other action that might affect another pair’s reading session.
Please help return the space to the condition it was in before your
session began.

Never be alone with your student.

Please be sure you always share a room with another Everybody
Wins! Iowa pairs. If you find yourself alone with your reading
partner, please find your site coordinator, who will be able to help
you find an appropriate reading space.

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 Refrain from giving special gifts or foods.
As a reading mentor, you are sharing your gift of time and
attention with your student. Material gifts can shift the focus
from the interpersonal relationship to one based on material
rewards. Sometimes a volunteer can provide items that a
student’s parents or guardians cannot, and this can lead to
difficulties at home. When volunteers give students material
gifts or treats, other students feel left out. Furthermore, volunteers
who follow rules and do not give gifts feel uncomfortable when other
volunteers break the rules. Notes, cards and letters
are appropriate.

During the program, see your student only at the school (or
organization).
For the protection of both students and mentors, contact
between mentors and students outside of scheduled program
time is not permitted, including during summer break. Special
activities sponsored by Everybody Wins! Iowa are exceptions.

Do not take photographs.

For the safety and privacy of our students and their families,
mentors are not permitted to photograph their students at any
time. Throughout the year, Everybody Wins! Iowa staff and
approved photographers may photograph reading pairs for
publicity purposes.

Other Consideration... Physical Contact

Many of the young children we work with have a strong need and
desire for positive physical contact with caring adults. You are
encouraged to be a positive role model; however, your physical
contact should be limited to holding a hand, “high-five” or fist bump,
or sharing a child-initiated hug in full view of program staff.
Remember that someone else may view what you see as simple,
friendly affection as something entirely different.

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Social Media Policy
Everybody Wins! Iowa recognizes many benefits of online
communication platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram,
etc.

We believe that these information sharing tools can help us raise

awareness about our organization and the importance of quality
mentoring relationships. For these reasons, Everybody Wins! Iowa
utilizes platforms including social networking sites (Facebook,
Twitter, etc.), news sharing sites (program and community blogs),
photo and video sharing sites (Flickr, YouTube, Instagram, etc.),
and other online communication platforms (website, webinars,
podcasts, etc.) to communicate with our program participants,
board members, community partners, and others.

While we recognize the inherent benefits of online communication

platforms, we also understand that online communication can
have negative, damaging or unintended effects when boundaries
of public and private information sharing are blurred. For these
reasons we have developed a social media policy to protect
program participants and organizational integrity. This policy has
been adapted from the Friends for Youth Mentoring Institute to fit
the needs of this program.

Our program will rely on social media tools for marketing,

outreach, event planning and networking; however, if a program
board member, employee, volunteer, youth participant or affiliate
selects to participate in social media platforms on their personal
time, we hold that this is the choice and sole responsibility of the
individual.

Everybody Wins! Iowa does not intend to control online interaction

among program participants; however, to protect the healthy
boundaries of youth and adult mentoring relationships, we request
that participants, affiliates, and employees understand and adhere
to the following Social Media CARE guidelines when interacting
with the program or program participants through online
communication platforms.
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Community – Appropriate – Responsibility – Exercise Common
Sense (CARE):

Community –Honor it!

Online communication platforms are an incredible resource for
connecting and building community. Honoring community
connection means using these mediums as ways to build support,
positive interaction and shared understanding. Because people
bring unique experiences, attitudes, and beliefs to the realm of
online interaction just as they do in-person, some online dialogue
may illustrate differences of opinion. When this happens,
remember to articulate yourself clearly and responsibly by
presenting information logically, not overreacting, and objectively
clarifying misunderstandings or errors as necessary.

Appropriate – Be it!
If you choose to dialogue via an online communication platform on
a personal level while “linked” or connected to your formal
mentoring program and/or respective match mate, be considerate,
fair, and appropriate with your posts. This means considering if the
information you are sharing is something that you feel comfortable
with your program, match-mate, potential employer and other
individuals viewing BEFORE you post. Remember all information
shared through online communication platforms becomes public
domain the instant it is posted.

Responsibility – Use it!

You are responsible for the information you share through online
communication platforms. Exercise responsibility for your
communication by demonstrating, accuracy, honesty and integrity.
When you make a mistake, acknowledge and correct it
immediately. Think twice before posting. Always consider if you are
comfortable with the information being connected back to you by
anyone. Honor confidentiality and do not disclose an individual’s
personal information. If you are expressing your personal opinion
while referencing your mentoring program or respective match
mate, be sure to indicate that you are expressing a personal belief,
opinion, or attitude and not the expressed opinion of the
organization, or individual with which you are affiliated.
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Exercise Common Sense and Good Judgment –Show it!
If you’re unsure if you should post information using online
communication platforms, err on the side of caution and use
discretion. Understand that if you choose to connect with your
program and respective match mate via online communication
platforms, you are expected to share this information with the
program. Recognize Everybody Wins! Iowa will monitor social
networking sites to protect program participants and
organizational integrity. Failure to follow the program’s Social
Media CARE guidelines may be cause for dismissal from the
program.

If a program participant, employee or affiliate is concerned about

their ability to follow this social media policy and CARE guidelines,
this program requires that they do not communicate electronically
in a way that connects them to this program or to another
participant. This policy is established to protect participants, the
integrity of this organization, and to support healthy youth and
adult mentoring relationships. Everybody Wins! Iowa will select one
staff member to manage and represent all program information
via online communication platforms. This individual is responsible
for managing all login information, marketing, and adherence to
above guidelines.

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Confidentiality and Reporting
All information you are told about your student (by teachers,
Everybody Wins! Iowa staff and other school staff) is confidential,
and sharing that information might be against the law. Similarly,
there may be information about your student’s background and
medical history that Everybody Wins! Iowa is unable to share
with mentors due to student confidentiality.

The student is free to share information with you; however, there

are certain things you are required to tell the site coordinator.
These include the following:
If a student confides that he or she is the victim of sexual,
emotional or physical abuse, you MUST notify the site
coordinator, who will inform the principal principal (or
Organization Leader) and Everybody Wins! Iowa’s Executive
Director immediately. Make a note on your calendar on the
date you received this information and when it was reported
as well as who you reported it to. Remember, this information
is extremely personal and capable of damaging lives. DO NOT
share it with anyone except the appropriate authorities (i.e.
your site coordinator).
If the student tells you about their involvement in any illegal
activity, you must tell the site coordinator immediately. Again,
please note the date when the information was reported and
to whom it was given.

If you have concerns about your student, please notify your site
coordinator immediately.

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Anti-Harassment and Anti-Discrimination Policy
Everybody Wins! Iowa will not tolerate harassment or discrimination
of any kind in volunteer locations. All employees, program students
and volunteers are entitled to an environment free from all forms of
harassment based on gender, race, age, color, creed, religion,
national origin, veteran or marital status, gender orientation or
disability.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Everybody Wins! Iowa we respect, value and celebrate the unique
attributes, characteristics and perspectives that make each person
who they are. We also believe that diversity allows us to collectively
and more effectively address the issues that face our communities. It
is our aim, therefore, that our partners, strategies, approaches and
practices reflect our beliefs.

At the heart of our efforts, we seek to inspire and nurture the human
spirit, understanding that each person brings a distinct life experience
to the table. Our partners are diverse not only in gender, race,
ethnicity, sexual & gender orientation, disability, religion and age, but
also in cultural backgrounds, life experiences, thoughts and ideas.

Embracing differences enhances our mission and embodies our

philosophy that every person deserves an equal chance to succeed in
life. It is the inclusion of our diverse experiences and perspectives that
create our unique culture of empowerment, one that fosters personal
development, creativity, positive self-expression and community
engagement.

Inclusion and Diversity Policy

At Everybody Wins! Iowa we believe in equal opportunity for all. No
person shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits
of, or be subjected to discrimination in any program or activity available
from Everybody Wins! Iowa on the basis of race, color, sex, religion,
creed, political belief, age, national origin, linguistic and language
difference, sexual & gender orientation and identity, socio-economic
status, height, weight, marital or familial status, or disability.
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Everybody Wins! Iowa also does not and will not discriminate
against any applicant, volunteer or employee with regard to hiring,
retention, promotion, benefits or compensation because of race,
national origin, ethnicity, citizenship, gender, age, marital status,
creed, sexual & gender orientation and identity, disability, or any
other characteristic protected by law and we are steadfastly
committed to the promotion of diversity and inclusion in all of our
endeavors and aspirations.

Involuntary Termination

A volunteer’s service may be terminated for reasons including, but

not limited to, the ones listed below.

Violation of a policy
Theft or misappropriation of property belonging to Everybody
Wins! Iowa, the program site, an employee, a volunteer, a
student or another person
Misusing, destroying or defacing Everybody Wins! Iowa or
program site property
Refusing to perform duties of the volunteer reading mentor
position
Excessive lateness or unexcused absences
Possessing illegal substances on program site property or
reporting to the program under the influence of alcohol or
other drugs
Unprofessional behavior toward school staff, community
partners, students or volunteers

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 How to Spend
a Reading Session
When you arrive: Sign in, pick up your reading folder and greet
your student with enthusiasm.

For 5 minutes: Conversation: Catch up on what

has happened in school over the past week and
review what you read in your previous session.

For 20 minutes: Read, discuss and ask questions

about the book while your student eats lunch.

For 10 minutes: Write in the journal, complete the

book log, complete activities from the reading
folder, draw a picture related to the story or
read another book or chapter.

Before you leave: Clean up any trash and your area; return
books and reading folder. Say goodbye, emphasizing any
plans for the next session.

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 Selecting Good Books
Once you get to know your student try picking out 5 or 6
books for your student to choose from. These books should
be subject matters that you think would be interesting to
your student and at the appropriate level. Then allow the
student to choose between these books. This strategy
allows the student to participate in the process and gives
them a choice, but also ensures that you read the best
books while being efficient with program time.

Choose books based on your student’s listening level rather

than on their reading level. Children can comprehend and
pick up what they hear at a higher level than what they can
read themselves. Exposure to these more sophisticated
books will increase students’ vocabulary, language, and
listening comprehension.

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 Tips for Success

It's okay if your student just wants to talk.

It's important to note that Some students haven't had a chance

to talk at all during the day, so if they are feeling particularly
chatty, this is okay. Try to get some reading done, but don't feel
like you need to force it.

Give structure to your reading session: Set goals.

You can discuss what you both want to achieve from your
reading session. Write down your goals and keep referring to
them.
Examples:

“Let’s try to read at least 10 books by Marc Brown this fall.”

“Let’s learn about two new animals.”

“I’d like to find a new favorite author and learn more about
him/her.”

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Find a topic, and then think beyond books. Use
your imagination to bring in a wide range of
reading material.
Example: If you and your student both like race cars, you can:

Read non-fiction books about cars

Read biographies of race car drivers
Read official race programs
Read articles in the newspaper sports section
Write a letter to your favorite race car driver
Read race car magazines
Write a story about your student as a race car driver
Label a diagram of a race car
Write a review of a race you both saw
Rewrite “The Tortoise & The Hare” with race cars

Build trust and confidence.

Build trust by being consistent. If you attend the reading
sessions irregularly, you may find that the student is
disappointed or uncooperative. If you must miss a session, call
the site coordinator immediately, just as soon as you know you
will be unable to attend. To build confidence, praise your
student honestly and frequently. Remember, attentiveness and
effort can be as important as performance.

Learn more about your student, and be

respectful of their identity and preferences.
Understand your student in terms of his or her own background
and values. Show interest in your student as a person. Listen
carefully to what he or she says. Having a conversation meets
the goals of helping the child articulate thoughts and exposing
the child to new information. Ask questions about favorite
activities, family members, friends, hopes and dreams. By your
words and actions, let your student know you care.

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Social and Emotion Learning
(SEL), Mental Health and Trauma
Informed Care Tips and Tricks
Social Emotional Learning is away for students to connect with
emotions and regulate them. This also allows them to make
connections to the world outside of their immediate sphere and
gives students a voice.

We give students a voice by letting the students choose books

that portray emotions or different people from themselves. We
also give students a voice by letting the students choose books
that they have an interest in. Listening, talking and asking
questions is another great way to give students a voice.

Trauma Informed Care

Remember- Students come to us from all walks of life,
backgrounds and experiences. Be present and work with our
students where they are at and meet them there. We want to
listen to them and work with them where they are at. By doing
this you will be amazed be the trust/ growth you will see in the
students and the mentorship relationship that is formed.

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Mental Health Tips
Students mental health improves by knowing there is an adult
outside of their family that cares for them.
These tips are to get an understanding for where your student
are on a singular individual day. You can let your site
coordinator know if there is something you feel you should or
want to share but not necessary unless you deem the student in
danger. Reminder, your site coordinators like to hear good
things as well as the troubling ones.

Due to the events that are happening in our society and world
you might hear more concerning things from your students then
prior to the pandemic. This is ok and totally normal… your
students might want to talk. We are not asking you to be
counselors and therapists, but to be a listening ear.

Sample Activities
For more activities and details, visit our website at
everybodywinsiowa.org and navigate to our "Mentor
Resources" page under the "Resources" tab.
5-1 Activity
How to: Talk about how things are going on a specific day. Rate
how it is going on a scale of 5-1.

High/ Low
How to: The mentor and students share about a high and low
for the week.

Ask Questions
This is by far the easiest way to get to know, build rapport and
trust with your student.

For further information or questions consult with your site

coordinator or Anna Sunstrom at
asunstrom@everybodywinsiowa.org

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 Frequently Asked
Questions
What is the best way to structure
my reading session?
Reading mentors direct the reading time and have clear
expectations. Reading sessions should be structured and
predictable with an emphasis on the mentor reading aloud to
the student. It's okay if the student chooses to read out loud, but
should be by the students choice and not forced.

Whenever possible, the mentor guides the student in the book

selection or may bring reading material. Conversation, questions
about a book and a shared writing activity (utilizing Mentor
Literacy Guides and Student Journal) can enhance the session.

Saying “no” is okay. Teachers repeatedly remind us that students

respect and appreciate limits. Students may ask to go outside,
walk around, play games or see their friends, but remember
your goals. Advice and assistance are always available; please
speak with your site coordinator about any concerns you may
have regarding the program or with your student.

Why are gifts or special food not permitted?

Reading mentors give the gift of time and attention. Bringing
gifts or special foods causes other students to feel hurt and
confused and puts pressure on other volunteers. Students
misunderstand the purpose of the program when reading
mentors bring gifts. If you want to reward your student for an
accomplishment or honor a birthday, we suggest that you give a
book to Everybody Wins! Iowa inscribed with the child’s name.

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Why do mentors read aloud to students?
Reading mentors encourage children’s interest in reading as
they model reading for pleasure. No matter what a student’s
ability, reading aloud to the student and talking together will
benefit the student academically and socially. As your student
gains confidence, pairs may “buddy-read” to each other if the
student is confident and wants to read. However, the mentor
may do most of the reading aloud.

When students are doing the reading, it is by nature

necessary for them to select lower level books (they can
listen at higher levels than they can read). Also, they are
likely laboring through words and therefore getting
exposure to fewer words and less background knowledge in
a given session.
Especially for those students who struggle with reading,
reading sessions can be stressful which may be
counterproductive to EWI’s vision of developing an
association of reading with pleasure among our students.
We encourage volunteers to have discussions with students
because we know that building a trusting relationship will
provide students a model for the love of reading we are
working to instill as well as the extra socio-emotional
support our students often need. Discussing book content
also helps students develop reading comprehension,
background knowledge.

How are students chosen to participate?

Students are referred to our program by their classroom
teachers for one or more of the following reasons:

The student is behind in fundamental reading skills.

The student is an English language learner.
The student would benefit from one-to-one interaction with
a caring adult.

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Why are students and mentors not permitted to
see each other outside of reading sessions?
For the protection of students, mentors, your organization, and
Everybody Wins! Iowa, contact between mentors and students
outside of scheduled reading sessions is not permitted. Special
activities sponsored by Everybody Wins! Iowa is the only
exception to this policy.

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Other things you can
do to help Everybody
Wins! Iowa
Recruit other reading mentors. Your friends and
colleagues may be waiting for an invitation to join you as a
reading mentor. Tell your colleagues, neighbors, alumni
associations, churches and community organizations about
the opportunity to read and mentor a student. Many
students are waiting to participate because we currently do
not have enough reading mentors to serve all the students
who could benefit from the program.

Refer potential volunteer mentors to:

Anna Sunstrom, Volunteer Outreach Manager
volunteer@everybodywinsiowa.org
(515) 242-8462

Tell us your ideas. We are eager to hear from you. We want

to ensure that the program is positive and successful for
everyone involved.

Donate new books to Everybody Wins! Iowa. If you wish,

we will inscribe the first name of your student, as well as your
name, into any new books you donate to our program.

More Ways to Give: Visit our website at

https://everybodywinsiowa.org/more-ways-to-give/ to
learn other ways to support our work!

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Acknowledgement of Mentor Training and
Receipt of Handbook
Signing this document in the space provided below
indicates the following:

I have received an electronic or physical copy of the

Everybody Wins! Iowa Reading Mentor Handbook.

I acknowledge that it is my responsibility to read the

handbook and familiarize myself with the contents.

I have received training on the details of Power Read

programming and understand the rules and regulations
governing my participation.

Print Full Name: ________________________________________

Sign Full Name: ________________________________________

Date: _____/_____/__________

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 Key Contacts
My Site Coordinator is: _______________________________________

Email: _____________________________ _________________________

Phone: ______________________________________________________

EWI Program Managers:

Amber Juffer
ajuffer@everybodywinsiowa.org
(515) 242-8463
Stacy Pearce
spearce@everybodywinsiowa.org
(515) 242-8463

EWI Executive Director:

Karen Ligas
statedirector@everybodywinsiowa.org
(515) 242-8461

Thank you for volunteering!

Everybody Wins! Iowa

P.O. Box 691
Des Moines, Iowa 50303
Phone: 515-277-7590
Fax: 515-242-8465
www.everybodywinsiowa.org

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