About
PTNT is committed to supporting children in their love of reading and academic growth. This Summer we will have volunteers read in-person with children one-on-one, working to help maintain or improve their reading level and love of literacy throughout the summer. Reading Bookworm Buddies offer genuine relationships, encouragement, and reading help for children during the Summer. In order to volunteer in person with Project Transformation North Texas, you must go through Ministry Safe Training and undergo a background check. If you are a member of a United Methodist Church, please work with your church to complete your Ministry Safe training and background check. In-person Reading Bookworm Buddies will take place at 7 different locations throughout the summer. Please see addresses to volunteer sites below:
Locations and Addresses: (MAP - CLICK HERE)
2. Christ's Episcopal Church -
3. New World UMC - Address: 5134 Northwest Hwy, Garland, TX 75043
4. Oak Haven UMC - Address: 1600 N Irving Heights Dr, Irving, TX 7506
5. Pleasant Mound UMC - Address: 8301 Bruton Rd. Dallas, Tx 75217
6. St.Philips UMC - Address: 3717 Broadway Blvd, Garland, TX 75043
7. Walnut Hill, M of LL UMC - Address: 10066 Marsh Ln, Dallas, TX 75229
Other:
Times and Dates are subject to change in the case of an emergency. We are hopeful that all set times and dates will not change as we go through this Summer.
Have questions? Contact Marcos Gonzales, Email: gonzales@ptnorthtexas.org
Responsibilities:
• Register on Give Pulse
• Arrive 15 minutes before appointed volunteer time
• Support students in reading and other literacy-based activities
Requirements:
• Must be 16 years or older, Ages 13-15 may volunteer with a parent/guardian/youth leader present
• Cleared criminal background check run in the last year (for ages 18+)
• Completed Ministry Safe Training in the past two years (for ages 18+)
• Must have all doses of the COVID-19 vaccine at least 2 weeks before your first volunteer date