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Start A Chapter
Local leadership. Meaningful impact.
Starting a Mindful Reading chapter is a rewarding experience where chapter founders build a team of volunteers and work with schools, libraries, community centers, and other organizations to identify literacy needs in their communities.
Your chapter can organize book drives, distribute books to hospitals and underserved schools, host writing workshops, set up pop-up reading corners in local parks, anything you can think of to promote literacy that support Mindful Reading's initiatives.
Every community is different. We provide the framework, resources and support for you and your team to create the impact.
Why Start a Chapter?
Build & Lead a Team
Recruit volunteers, organize projects, delegate responsibilities, and gain hands-on leadership experience while working toward a shared mission.
Partner With Your Community
Build relationships with schools, libraries, community centers, and local organizations to create programs that address literacy needs where you live.
Create Real Impact
Help put books directly into the hands of children and create opportunities that make reading more accessible, diverse and engaging.
Join a Growing Literacy Movement
Become part of a global network of youth working together to expand Mindful Reading's mission into new communities.
Why Choose Us?
Recognized by Community Leaders
Congressman Tom Suozzi
NY 3rd District
Recognition for commitment to promoting literacy and expanding access to books within the community through Mindful Reading.
Councilwoman Christine Liu
District 4 Town of North Hempstead
The Town of North Hempstead recognizes Mindful Reading as an invaluable organization whose dedication in promoting literacy and a love of reading brings a vital and lasting impact to our community.
Who Can Apply?
We welcome passionate and motivated middle school and high school students from anywhere in the world who want to make a difference through literacy! No prior leadership experience is required - just a commitment to our mission and willingness to take initiative.
Applicants must be currently enrolled in middle school or high school. Proof of student status and parental consent (for applicants under 18) are required before approval.
How to Start?
Step 1
Apply
Complete our chapter founder application and tell us about yourself, your community, and why you want to bring Mindful Reading to your area.
Step 2
Talk with us
Once selected, Mindful Reading team will contact you to discuss more about the chapter program and answer questions.
Step 3
Build a chapter
Create a team, recruit volunteers, identify literacy needs in your community. Use our toolkit to help execute your ideas and start making an impact.
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