Virtual Volunteer Orientation & Training
Interested in volunteering with SitStayRead? Attend our Virtual Volunteer Orientation!
Our orientation and training cover everything from our mission to who we are, where we serve, the types of volunteers we use, and more! This is also a great opportunity to ask any questions you may have about SitStayRead.
Here’s how to join:
Please click here to learn more about our types of volunteers and requirements.
As you scroll, click the button on our application to let us know you’re interested in volunteering.
Once your application is approved, you’ll receive a follow-up email with details to sign up for the Virtual Volunteer Orientation and Training.
Questions? Please email volunteer@sitstayread.org for help!
Virtual Volunteer Orientation & Training
Interested in volunteering with SitStayRead? Attend our Virtual Volunteer Orientation!
Our orientation and training cover everything from our mission to who we are, where we serve, the types of volunteers we use, and more! This is also a great opportunity to ask any questions you may have about SitStayRead.
Here’s how to join:
Please click here to learn more about our types of volunteers and requirements.
As you scroll, click the button on our application to let us know you’re interested in volunteering.
Once your application is approved, you’ll receive a follow-up email with details to sign up for the Virtual Volunteer Orientation and Training.
Questions? Please email volunteer@sitstayread.org for help!
SitStayRead at Chicago Public Library
Have you ever wanted to read aloud to a dog? Kids can come practice their reading skills with Certified Reading Assistance Dogs! Join the dogs from SitStayRead at Chicago Public Library Bezazian Branch in fun activities to promote the importance of reading and build confidence reading aloud.
SitStayRead at Chicago Public Library
Have you ever wanted to read aloud to a dog? Kids can come practice their reading skills with Certified Reading Assistance Dogs! Join the dogs from SitStayRead at Chicago Public Library Bezazian Branch in fun activities to promote the importance of reading and build confidence reading aloud.
SitStayRead at Chicago Public Library
Have you ever wanted to read aloud to a dog? Kids can come practice their reading skills with Certified Reading Assistance Dogs! Join the dogs from SitStayRead at Chicago Public Library Bezazian Branch in fun activities to promote the importance of reading and build confidence reading aloud.
SitStayRead at Chicago Public Library
Have you ever wanted to read aloud to a dog? Kids can come practice their reading skills with Certified Reading Assistance Dogs! Join the dogs from SitStayRead at Chicago Public Library Bezazian Branch in fun activities to promote the importance of reading and build confidence reading aloud.
SitStayRead at Chicago Public Library
Have you ever wanted to read aloud to a dog? Kids can come practice their reading skills with Certified Reading Assistance Dogs! Join the dogs from SitStayRead at Chicago Public Library Bezazian Branch in fun activities to promote the importance of reading and build confidence reading aloud.
SitStayRead at Chicago Public Library
Have you ever wanted to read aloud to a dog? Kids can come practice their reading skills with Certified Reading Assistance Dogs! Join the dogs from SitStayRead at Chicago Public Library Bezazian Branch in fun activities to promote the importance of reading and build confidence reading aloud.
SitStayRead at Chicago Public Library
Have you ever wanted to read aloud to a dog? Kids can come practice their reading skills with Certified Reading Assistance Dogs! Join the dogs from SitStayRead at Chicago Public Library Bezazian Branch in fun activities to promote the importance of reading and build confidence reading aloud.
Virtual Volunteer Orientation & Training
Interested in volunteering with SitStayRead? Attend our Virtual Volunteer Orientation!
Our orientation and training cover everything from our mission to who we are, where we serve, the types of volunteers we use, and more! This is also a great opportunity to ask any questions you may have about SitStayRead.
Here’s how to join:
Please click here to learn more about our types of volunteers and requirements.
As you scroll, click the button on our application to let us know you’re interested in volunteering.
Once your application is approved, you’ll receive a follow-up email with details to sign up for the Virtual Volunteer Orientation and Training.
Questions? Please email volunteer@sitstayread.org for help!
Virtual Volunteer Orientation & Training
Interested in volunteering with SitStayRead? Attend our Virtual Volunteer Orientation!
Our orientation and training cover everything from our mission to who we are, where we serve, the types of volunteers we use, and more! This is also a great opportunity to ask any questions you may have about SitStayRead.
Here’s how to join:
Please click here to learn more about our types of volunteers and requirements.
As you scroll, click the button on our application to let us know you’re interested in volunteering.
Once your application is approved, you’ll receive a follow-up email with details to sign up for the Virtual Volunteer Orientation and Training.
Questions? Please email volunteer@sitstayread.org for help!
The McNary Experience Benefit Concert
Join us for a soulful evening of music with The McNary Experience. A benefit concert for SitStayRead, the magic of the evening won’t end at the door, but continue on in the impact the raised funds will make in bringing literacy programming to Chicago youth.
The McNary Experience led by lead vocalist Qiana McNary, is a band of highly skilled and talented professionals that play a wide variety of music. The McNary Experience is comprised of musicians on bass guitar, keys, drums, lead guitar, and two background vocalists. This Chicago based band brings the new soul sounds to all who listen.
Virtual Volunteer Orientation & Training
Interested in volunteering with SitStayRead? Attend our Virtual Volunteer Orientation!
Our orientation and training cover everything from our mission to who we are, where we serve, the types of volunteers we use, and more! This is also a great opportunity to ask any questions you may have about SitStayRead.
Here’s how to join:
Please click here to learn more about our types of volunteers and requirements.
As you scroll, click the button on our application to let us know you’re interested in volunteering.
Once your application is approved, you’ll receive a follow-up email with details to sign up for the Virtual Volunteer Orientation and Training.
Questions? Please email volunteer@sitstayread.org for help!
Virtual Volunteer Orientation & Training
Interested in volunteering with SitStayRead? Attend our Virtual Volunteer Orientation!
Our orientation and training cover everything from our mission to who we are, where we serve, the types of volunteers we use, and more! This is also a great opportunity to ask any questions you may have about SitStayRead.
Here’s how to join:
Please click here to learn more about our types of volunteers and requirements.
As you scroll, click the button on our application to let us know you’re interested in volunteering.
Once your application is approved, you’ll receive a follow-up email with details to sign up for the Virtual Volunteer Orientation and Training.
Questions? Please email volunteer@sitstayread.org for help!
Shop for Good: Valentine's with Kendra Scott
For the love of reading!!!
Please use the code GIVEBACK-LDGMK when making #Valentine, #Galentine, or Fur #Palentine purchases online or at the Kendra Scott, 3426 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60657 location in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood between February 12 and February 14, 2026.
20% of all online sales that include the GIVEBACK-LDGMK code or in person sales at the Southport store go directly to SitStayRead to support no-cost canine-assisted literacy enrichment in CPS K-2nd grade classrooms on Chicago's west and south sides.
SitStayRead will have some dog teams in the store for bubbly, mocktails, and sweets between 1-2 pm for in person Chicago shoppers.
Virtual Volunteer Orientation & Training
Interested in volunteering with SitStayRead? Attend our Virtual Volunteer Orientation!
Our orientation and training cover everything from our mission to who we are, where we serve, the types of volunteers we use, and more! This is also a great opportunity to ask any questions you may have about SitStayRead.
Here’s how to join:
Please click here to learn more about our types of volunteers and requirements.
As you scroll, click the button on our application to let us know you’re interested in volunteering.
Once your application is approved, you’ll receive a follow-up email with details to sign up for the Virtual Volunteer Orientation and Training.
Questions? Please email volunteer@sitstayread.org for help!
Virtual Volunteer Orientation & Training
Interested in volunteering with SitStayRead? Attend our Virtual Volunteer Orientation!
Our orientation and training cover everything from our mission to who we are, where we serve, the types of volunteers we use, and more! This is also a great opportunity to ask any questions you may have about SitStayRead.
Here’s how to join:
Please click here to learn more about our types of volunteers and requirements.
As you scroll, click the button on our application to let us know you’re interested in volunteering.
Once your application is approved, you’ll receive a follow-up email with details to sign up for the Virtual Volunteer Orientation and Training.
Questions? Please email volunteer@sitstayread.org for help!
Virtual 2nd Grade Training
Interested in volunteering with SitStayRead? Attend our Virtual Volunteer Orientation!
Our orientation and training cover everything from our mission to who we are, where we serve, the types of volunteers we use, and more! This is also a great opportunity to ask any questions you may have about SitStayRead.
Here’s how to join:
Please click here to learn more about our types of volunteers and requirements.
As you scroll, click the button on our application to let us know you’re interested in volunteering.
Once your application is approved, you’ll receive a follow-up email with details to sign up for the Virtual Volunteer Orientation and Training.
Questions? Please email volunteer@sitstayread.org for help!
Virtual Volunteer Orientation & Training
Interested in volunteering with SitStayRead? Attend our Virtual Volunteer Orientation!
Our orientation and training cover everything from our mission to who we are, where we serve, the types of volunteers we use, and more! This is also a great opportunity to ask any questions you may have about SitStayRead.
Here’s how to join:
Please click here to learn more about our types of volunteers and requirements.
As you scroll, click the button on our application to let us know you’re interested in volunteering.
Once your application is approved, you’ll receive a follow-up email with details to sign up for the Virtual Volunteer Orientation and Training.
Questions? Please email volunteer@sitstayread.org for help!
Virtual Volunteer Orientation & Training
Interested in volunteering with SitStayRead? Attend our Virtual Volunteer Orientation!
Our orientation and training cover everything from our mission to who we are, where we serve, the types of volunteers we use, and more! This is also a great opportunity to ask any questions you may have about SitStayRead.
Here’s how to join:
Please click here to learn more about our types of volunteers and requirements.
As you scroll, click the button on our application to let us know you’re interested in volunteering.
Once your application is approved, you’ll receive a follow-up email with details to sign up for the Virtual Volunteer Orientation and Training.
Questions? Please email volunteer@sitstayread.org for help!
Virtual Volunteer Orientation & Training
Interested in volunteering with SitStayRead? Attend our Virtual Volunteer Orientation!
Our orientation and training cover everything from our mission to who we are, where we serve, the types of volunteers we use, and more! This is also a great opportunity to ask any questions you may have about SitStayRead.
Here’s how to join:
Please click here to learn more about our types of volunteers and requirements.
As you scroll, click the button on our application to let us know you’re interested in volunteering.
Once your application is approved, you’ll receive a follow-up email with details to sign up for the Virtual Volunteer Orientation and Training.
Questions? Please email volunteer@sitstayread.org for help!
Winter Break Pause - Office Closed
Wishing you a happy, restful, and restorative winter pause. See you in the new year!
Virtual Volunteer Orientation & Training
Interested in volunteering with SitStayRead? Attend our Virtual Volunteer Orientation!
Our orientation and training cover everything from our mission to who we are, where we serve, the types of volunteers we use, and more! This is also a great opportunity to ask any questions you may have about SitStayRead.
Here’s how to join:
Please click here to learn more about our types of volunteers and requirements.
As you scroll, click the button on our application to let us know you’re interested in volunteering.
Once your application is approved, you’ll receive a follow-up email with details to sign up for the Virtual Volunteer Orientation and Training.
Questions? Please email volunteer@sitstayread.org for help!
Virtual Volunteer Orientation & Training
Interested in volunteering with SitStayRead? Attend our Virtual Volunteer Orientation!
Our orientation and training cover everything from our mission to who we are, where we serve, the types of volunteers we use, and more! This is also a great opportunity to ask any questions you may have about SitStayRead.
Here’s how to join:
Please click here to learn more about our types of volunteers and requirements.
As you scroll, click the button on our application to let us know you’re interested in volunteering.
Once your application is approved, you’ll receive a follow-up email with details to sign up for the Virtual Volunteer Orientation and Training.
Questions? Please email volunteer@sitstayread.org for help!
Virtual Volunteer Orientation & Training
Interested in volunteering with SitStayRead? Attend our Virtual Volunteer Orientation!
Our orientation and training cover everything from our mission to who we are, where we serve, the types of volunteers we use, and more! This is also a great opportunity to ask any questions you may have about SitStayRead.
Here’s how to join:
Please click here to learn more about our types of volunteers and requirements.
As you scroll, click the button on our application to let us know you’re interested in volunteering.
Once your application is approved, you’ll receive a follow-up email with details to sign up for the Virtual Volunteer Orientation and Training.
Questions? Please email volunteer@sitstayread.org for help!
Virtual Volunteer Orientation & Training
Interested in volunteering with SitStayRead? Attend our Virtual Volunteer Orientation!
Our orientation and training cover everything from our mission to who we are, where we serve, the types of volunteers we use, and more! This is also a great opportunity to ask any questions you may have about SitStayRead.
Here’s how to join:
Please click here to learn more about our types of volunteers and requirements.
As you scroll, click the button on our application to let us know you’re interested in volunteering.
Once your application is approved, you’ll receive a follow-up email with details to sign up for the Virtual Volunteer Orientation and Training.
Questions? Please email volunteer@sitstayread.org for help!
Virtual Volunteer Orientation & Training
Interested in volunteering with SitStayRead? Attend our Virtual Volunteer Orientation!
Our orientation and training cover everything from our mission to who we are, where we serve, the types of volunteers we use, and more! This is also a great opportunity to ask any questions you may have about SitStayRead.
Here’s how to join:
Please click here to learn more about our types of volunteers and requirements.
As you scroll, click the button on our application to let us know you’re interested in volunteering.
Once your application is approved, you’ll receive a follow-up email with details to sign up for the Virtual Volunteer Orientation and Training.
Questions? Please email volunteer@sitstayread.org for help!
SitStayRead at Chicago Public Library
Have you ever wanted to read aloud to a dog? Kids can come practice their reading skills with Certified Reading Assistance Dogs! Join the dogs from SitStayRead at Chicago Public Library Bezazian Branch in fun activities to promote the importance of reading and build confidence reading aloud.
Virtual Volunteer Orientation & Training
Interested in volunteering with SitStayRead? Attend our Virtual Volunteer Orientation!
Our orientation and training cover everything from our mission to who we are, where we serve, the types of volunteers we use, and more! This is also a great opportunity to ask any questions you may have about SitStayRead.
Here’s how to join:
Please click here to learn more about our types of volunteers and requirements.
As you scroll, click the button on our application to let us know you’re interested in volunteering.
Once your application is approved, you’ll receive a follow-up email with details to sign up for the Virtual Volunteer Orientation and Training.
Questions? Please email volunteer@sitstayread.org for help!
SitStayRead at Chicago Public Library
Have you ever wanted to read aloud to a dog? Kids can come practice their reading skills with Certified Reading Assistance Dogs! Join the dogs from SitStayRead at Chicago Public Library Bezazian Branch in fun activities to promote the importance of reading and build confidence reading aloud.
SitStayRead at Chicago Public Library Gage Park Branch en español
Have you ever wanted to read aloud to a dog? Kids can come practice their reading skills with Certified Reading Assistance Dogs! Join the dogs from SitStayRead at Chicago Public Library Bezazian Branch in fun activities to promote the importance of reading and build confidence reading aloud.
Book Club Celebration
Chicago Public Library hosts a citywide Book Club Celebration! Gather up your book club and come down to Harold Washington Library Center’s Winter Garden for a celebration of reading and the joy of discussing books with others! We'll have a discussion with local authors, book-related crafts led by Chi City Craft Club, a mockTALE bar and mocktail demonstration led by UnMuddled Bartending, a volunteer fair featuring local literary and literacy focused organizations, and most excitingly, an introduction to our new service curated specifically to book clubs: The Reading Set.
Volunteer fair organizations:
SitStayRead at Chicago Public Library Lozano Branch en español
Have you ever wanted to read aloud to a dog? Kids can come practice their reading skills with Certified Reading Assistance Dogs! Join the dogs from SitStayRead at Chicago Public Library Bezazian Branch in fun activities to promote the importance of reading and build confidence reading aloud.
SitStayRead at Chicago Public Library Little Village Branch en español
Have you ever wanted to read aloud to a dog? Kids can come practice their reading skills with Certified Reading Assistance Dogs! Join the dogs from SitStayRead at Chicago Public Library Bezazian Branch in fun activities to promote the importance of reading and build confidence reading aloud.
Virtual Volunteer Orientation & Training
Interested in volunteering with SitStayRead? Attend our Virtual Volunteer Orientation!
Our orientation and training cover everything from our mission to who we are, where we serve, the types of volunteers we use, and more! This is also a great opportunity to ask any questions you may have about SitStayRead.
Here’s how to join:
Please click here to learn more about our types of volunteers and requirements.
As you scroll, click the button on our application to let us know you’re interested in volunteering.
Once your application is approved, you’ll receive a follow-up email with details to sign up for the Virtual Volunteer Orientation and Training.
Questions? Please email volunteer@sitstayread.org for help!
SitStayRead at Chicago Public Library Chicago Lawn Branch en español
Have you ever wanted to read aloud to a dog? Kids can come practice their reading skills with Certified Reading Assistance Dogs! Join the dogs from SitStayRead at Chicago Public Library Bezazian Branch in fun activities to promote the importance of reading and build confidence reading aloud.
SitStayRead at Chicago Public Library West Belmont Branch en español
Have you ever wanted to read aloud to a dog? Kids can come practice their reading skills with Certified Reading Assistance Dogs! Join the dogs from SitStayRead at Chicago Public Library Bezazian Branch in fun activities to promote the importance of reading and build confidence reading aloud.
SitStayRead at Chicago Public Library Back of the Yards Branch en español
Have you ever wanted to read aloud to a dog? Kids can come practice their reading skills with Certified Reading Assistance Dogs! Join the dogs from SitStayRead at Chicago Public Library Bezazian Branch in fun activities to promote the importance of reading and build confidence reading aloud.