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Read with SMART Reading

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SMART Reading pairs volunteers with K-3 students at Portland-area schools for a weekly hour of reading practice, and every student gets to pick free books to take home. It's a low-key, high-impact way to help a younger kid fall in love with reading.

When

Ongoing — start anytime

Duration

1 hr/week

Where

Portland, OR

Min age

15+

Hosted by

SMART Reading

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Jul 25, 2026

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“Loved this one — the organizer had everything set up before we arrived and explained exactly what we'd be doing. It ran about 30 minutes long, which caught a few of us off guard, so plan for that. Would definitely come back.”

💡 Bring closed-toe shoes and a water bottle — it gets warm.