ESCANABA — Volunteers are sought to become Reading Buddies for first graders at at W.C. Cameron Elementary, the first and second graders at Bark River-Harris Elementary and second graders at Rapid River Elementary Schools.

Reading Buddies is a state-award winning Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) that matches a Reading Buddy adult volunteer with a student. The program increases positive experiences and reading opportunities for children. At the same time, the program offers the opportunity for RSVP volunteers to work together, meet people from the community and help students.

Anyone interested in becoming a Reading Buddy is asked to contact RSVP at 786-7080, ext 112 or 136, or e-mail laho@mdscaa.org.

The MDS CAA & HRA, Inc. is the local sponsor for The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program. RSVP is funded by AmeriCorps Seniors and the Bureau of Aging, Community Living, and Supports. The Reading Buddies Program is funded by the Community Foundation for Delta County, Sackerson Family Charitable Foundation, Hannahville 2% Grant, Escanaba Kiwanis Club, Wells Lions Club, and Rotary Club of Escanaba.