• Members are expected to show up each week for their selected time slot. Communicate with APL Officers and your teacher if you are unable to make it. This semester, volunteers will be asked to get teacher signatures to keep everyone accountable with school visits.

• Dress Code: jeans and an APL t-shirt (Texas A&M shirts are also acceptable)

• For each visit you must check into the front office as a visitor, where you will be asked to exchange your state-issued ID for a visitor badge.

• Visit the CSISD Calendar to figure out when CSISD has student holidays. Notice these sometimes differ from Texas A&M. You can also check Southwood Valley's Calendar.

• Transportation: Unfortunately, the closest Aggie Spirit bus stop is approximately 0.7 miles away from the elementary school. If you are unable to carpool with other members (which we strongly recommend), you may take bus 34 Fish Camp to the stop "Welsh @ Deacon" to get as close to the school as possible. 

Purpose: The purpose of volunteering at the Boys and Girls Club of the Brazos Valley is to help kids with their reading comprehension, literacy, vocab, grammar, and more. We strive to give our kids the confidence to read both in and out of the classroom as well as give them a love and passion for it. 

Curriculum: We work with kids from 6 years old to 6th grade in the BGC library. In order to engage them all with reading, we develop fun games and activities. Members are encouraged to help with curriculum development to stay more involved! We also usually have a pizza party at the end of the semester to reward the kids for attendance.

When And Where: Every Friday between 3:30-5:30 we have opportunities to volunteer. The address is 1910 Beck St, Bryan, TX 77803.

Purpose: Renner Academy is a school where children with learning differences can thrive academically and socially. As the only specialized school of its kind in the Brazos Valley, Renner provides a learning environment designed to recognize each student’s individual strengths, learning styles, and needs. Volunteering gives APL members the opportunity to be part of the Renner community, interact with students, and participate in classroom and school activities.

What You’ll Do: Volunteers may help students with reading, classroom activities, assignments, and other educational activities based on the needs of the students and teachers. 

When And Where: Volunteer opportunities are available at Renner Academy in College Station. Members will receive more information about available volunteer times and expectations before beginning.

Purpose: At Oakwood Intermediate, APL members get to bring our love of reading directly into the classroom! Our goal is to make reading fun and engaging while giving students more opportunities to practice their literacy skills and discover books they enjoy.

What You’ll Do: Volunteers will work with elementary students through reading time, literacy-based games, small-group activities, and other classroom activities. It’s a chance to get creative, interact with students, and make reading something they can look forward to!

When And Where: Volunteer opportunities take place at Oakwood Elementary in College Station. Members will receive information about available days, times, and volunteer expectations.