"I want to help kids read. I grew up having trouble and now I can't imagine a life without books!"

"I want to enhance my teaching skills."

"I feel like I'm in a fortunate position in life and want to give back

to the community. I like to say 'If not me, then who?' "

"I remember having a reading buddy in elementary school and

how helpful that was. I hope that I am able to have a similar impact

on someone else's life"

"I think it is meaningful to do something good with my spare time."

Why do you volunteer?