We would like to start a local, volunteer Community Action Team(CAT) in St. Johns County! We are already mailing books here but need a core group of volunteers to take it to the next level! A CAT is simply a group of volunteers. Your CAT can be made up of parents, teachers, retired teachers, businessmen, church members, community leaders, and anyone who understands the importance of early literacy and how improving early learning outcomes can impact an entire community! Every CAT looks different, so no ‘set’ format is required to get started.
If you love children and love to see them fall in love with reading before school starts which gives them an advantage as they enter kindergarten, this is the volunteer opportunity for you!
A Regional Program Coordinator is assigned to your CAT to help every step of the way. A monthly County Account is provided. It shows the account balance, how many books are mailed, and how many children are impacted. HQ handles the financials, registration database, & returned books/change of address updates. There are training opportunities throughout the year. An annual CAT Summit is held to bring CATs together to learn, be inspired, and network.
