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Philly Reading Coaches

Also called: City of Philadelphia - Philly Reading Coaches

A City of Philadelphia early reading program. Volunteers sit one on one with a student in grades K to 3 during after school sessions at city out of school time programs.

  • Free
  • Newcomers welcome
  • Ages 16 and up
  • Clearances needed
  • Background check

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What they do

Coaches read with one student for at least one hour a week. No teaching experience is needed, and the city trains volunteers.

Who it is for

Who can join
Open to anyone
Ages
Ages 16 and up
Who is there
Kids

When and where

Coaches meet one student for at least one hour a week, after school at city out of school time programs.

Season
Fall

We do not have a meeting place for this group yet.

Your first visit

Feeling unsure the first time is normal. Most groups are glad when someone new walks in.

First step: Fill out the interest form linked from the city's program page, or email PRC@phila.gov..

Check with the group before you show up. You need to sign up first.

What to expect

Before your first session you complete an orientation and a mandated reporter training module. You also complete the clearances the program lists, including state and child abuse history checks, an FBI waiver or fingerprint check, and a sex offender registry check for adults.

Tips for your first visit

  • Volunteers aged 16 and 17 need a parent or guardian to sign a release form.
  • You can read more about the program on the city's page before you apply.

Newcomer welcome

Welcoming to newcomers (4 out of 5). Why we say this: The city's program article says no prior experience is required and volunteers get trained, and it explains how to apply..

Cost and commitment

Cost
Free. Free to volunteer
How often
About once a week

Access and languages

Wheelchair access
We do not know yet. Ask the group before you go.
Languages spoken
We do not know yet which languages are spoken.

Requirements

Pennsylvania child clearances

This group works with children. Pennsylvania law says adults who volunteer with children need clearances. The usual ones are a child abuse history check and a State Police criminal record check. Some people also need an FBI fingerprint check. Ask the group which ones you need and how to get them. For unpaid volunteers, the clearances last five years.

Read about the clearances on the state website

  • This group asks for a background check.

How to reach them

We copy contact details as the group or a public source published them. Each one shows where it came from.

Sources and last check

Checked by our research team on October 8, 2026. This was a closer look, including what a first visit is like.

Last seen active
October 2026 (See the evidence)
Last checked by our team
October 8, 2026
Status
Active
Our confidence in this listing
Medium
  • ost.phila.gov, seen October 4, 2026. Supports: Name, Website, Summary, Audience, Requirements, Status, Last sign of life, Contacts
  • phila.gov, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Summary, What they do, Grades, Commitment, Audience, First step, Schedule, Cost
  • idealist.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Status, Last sign of life, Requirements

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