Children's Reading Program Volunteer Application

Inspire Young Readers: Join Our Children's Reading Program

Are you passionate about literacy and storytelling? Our children's reading program is looking for enthusiastic volunteers who can bring stories to life and help foster a love of reading in children. This volunteer application helps us match your skills, experience, and availability with the perfect opportunity to make a difference.

Why volunteer with a reading program?

Children's literacy programs rely on dedicated volunteers who can create magical moments around books. Whether you're reading aloud to preschoolers, helping elementary students with comprehension, or leading summer reading challenges, your time creates ripples that last a lifetime. Studies show that children who engage with reading volunteers show improved literacy skills, confidence, and enthusiasm for learning.

What we're looking for

We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds—teachers, librarians, parents, retirees, college students, and anyone who loves sharing stories with children. You don't need a teaching degree; you just need patience, enthusiasm, and a genuine desire to help young readers grow. Experience with storytelling, different voices, and interactive reading techniques is a bonus, but we provide training for all volunteers.

How Paperform makes volunteer coordination effortless

Managing volunteer applications shouldn't mean drowning in spreadsheets and email chains. With Paperform, nonprofit organizations and libraries can streamline the entire volunteer recruitment process:

• Conditional logic shows relevant questions based on volunteer preferences—if someone indicates interest in summer camps, they'll see camp-specific availability questions
• Scheduling fields let volunteers select their preferred library session times without back-and-forth emails
• File uploads capture background check documents, references, and certifications in one organized place
• Custom branding ensures your application reflects your organization's welcoming, community-focused identity
• Automated workflows through Stepper can automatically send welcome emails, create onboarding task lists, and notify coordinators when applications need review

Streamline your volunteer program with automation

Once applications are submitted, Stepper can transform your volunteer coordination:

• Route applications to different program coordinators based on session preferences
• Trigger background check requests automatically
• Create volunteer profiles in your CRM or volunteer management system
• Schedule orientation sessions and send calendar invites
• Send different welcome sequences based on program selection (library sessions vs. summer camps)

This means your small team can focus on program quality and volunteer relationships instead of administrative tasks.

Perfect for libraries, schools, and literacy nonprofits

This template is designed for:

• Public libraries running story time sessions and reading buddy programs
• School libraries seeking community volunteers for reading support
• Literacy nonprofits like Reading Partners, Reach Out and Read, and local organizations
• After-school programs offering homework help and enrichment
• Summer camps with reading and storytelling components
• Community centers hosting children's programming

Build trust with secure, compliant applications

When working with children, security and compliance are non-negotiable. Paperform is SOC 2 Type II certified and GDPR compliant, ensuring volunteer applications are handled with the highest security standards. Store sensitive documents securely, maintain clear audit trails, and demonstrate your commitment to child safety from the very first touchpoint.

Why Paperform for nonprofit volunteer applications?

Paperform is trusted by over 500,000 teams worldwide, including countless nonprofits and educational organizations. The platform combines beautiful, brand-aligned forms with powerful automation—all without requiring technical skills. Your volunteer coordinator can customize this template in minutes, embed it on your website, and start accepting applications today.

Unlike basic form builders, Paperform gives you:

• A document-style editor that's as easy as typing in Word
• No submission limits on paid plans—accept as many volunteers as you need
• Integration with tools you already use like Google Sheets, Airtable, Slack, and popular CRMs
• AI-powered insights to analyze volunteer applications and identify trends
• Flexible pricing designed for nonprofits and small organizations

Ready to build a team of passionate reading volunteers? Customize this template to match your program's needs, add your branding, and start connecting with community members who want to make a difference. Every application brings you one step closer to inspiring the next generation of readers.