Oct 19, 2026 to May 1, 2027
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What is Book Buddy: |
Book Buddy is a 1:1 reading program that pairs volunteers with preschoolers for weekly scheduled reading sessions. The caring adult reads aloud with two different preschoolers, completing one 15-minute reading session with each child. Click here for a detailed program description, photos, and stories. |
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Meet the requirements: |
Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age and sign a DHS Waiver and commit to at least one session per week. |
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Register: |
Click on the links below to select your preschool site. |
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Attend an Orientation: |
All new volunteers are required to attend either a virtual or in person orientation. |
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Background/DHS Waiver: |
A background check or DHS Volunteer Statement Waiver may need to be completed dependent on the volunteer site. |
| Mark your calendar: |
Reading sessions are from 9:30 - 10:00 AM on weekdays. See below for each center's specific days. The program runs from October through April. CFI Child Development Center: Tuesday and Thursday Conmigo: Tuesday and Thursday Families Forward Child Development Center: Tuesday and Friday Grandview: Wednesday House of Mercy: Tuesday and Friday ICOACH: Wednesday Oak Academy: Tuesday and Thursday Perry: Tuesday and Thursday Shalom: Thursday Wonder Years: Wednesday |
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Contact Katie McKenzie with questions at bookbuddy@unitedwaydm.org. |
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Opportunities
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Book Buddy - Shalom - Thursdays
United Way of Central Iowa
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Oct 22, 2026
9:30am - 10:00am
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8 Spots Remaining | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Book Buddy - Families Forward Child Development Center - Fridays
United Way of Central Iowa
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Oct 23, 2026
9:30am - 10:00am
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5 Spots Remaining | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Book Buddy - Families Forward Child Development Center - Tuesdays
United Way of Central Iowa
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Oct 20, 2026
9:30am - 10:00am
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7 Spots Remaining | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Book Buddy - CFI Child Development Center - Thursdays
United Way of Central Iowa
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Oct 22, 2026
9:30am - 10:00am
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5 Spots Remaining | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Book Buddy - CFI Child Development Center - Tuesdays
United Way of Central Iowa
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Oct 20, 2026
9:30am - 10:00am
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4 Spots Remaining | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Book Buddy - Conmigo - Thursdays
United Way of Central Iowa
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Oct 22, 2026
9:30am - 10:00am
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9 Spots Remaining | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Book Buddy - Conmigo - Tuesdays
United Way of Central Iowa
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Oct 20, 2026
9:30am - 10:00am
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9 Spots Remaining | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Book Buddy - Grandview Child Development Center - Wednesdays
United Way of Central Iowa
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Oct 21, 2026
9:30am - 10:00am
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3 Spots Remaining | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Book Buddy - House of Mercy - Fridays
United Way of Central Iowa
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Oct 23, 2026
9:30am - 10:00am
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1 Spots Remaining | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Book Buddy - ICOACH - Wednesday
United Way of Central Iowa
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Oct 21, 2026
9:30am - 10:00am
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8 Spots Remaining | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Book Buddy - Oak Academy - Thursdays
United Way of Central Iowa
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Oct 22, 2026
9:30am - 10:00am
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Book Buddy - Oak Academy - Tuesdays
United Way of Central Iowa
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Oct 20, 2026
9:30am - 10:00am
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