Muntinlupa LGU seeks volunteers for book reading campaign
Published Apr 15, 2023 07:30 am
The Muntinlupa City government is seeking volunteers for its book reading campaign that aims to improve literacy among kids.
It recently launched the Muntinlupa Readers Book Club (MRB Club) that is visiting communities to conduct free book reading sessions with the help of volunteers.
A book reading session in a Muntinlupa community (Photo from Muntinlupa PIO)
The MRB Club, through the Tourism, Culture and the Arts Department (TCAD), is calling for volunteer readers. Residents of Muntinlupa 18 years old and above, with clear speaking voice and good storytelling and communication skills, are in good health and are willing to commit at least an hour to the program, may apply. "We also aim to encourage Muntinlupeños to be part of the MRB Club by volunteering as readers to kids in their community under the Make Your City Proud volunteer program,” said Mayor Ruffy Biazon. Under the Make Your City Proud (MYCP) volunteerism program, qualified volunteer readers will undergo free workshops and are entitled to MYCP points which can be used to redeem benefits and incentives from the city government and accredited partners. "This reading program aims to develop basic literacy skills such as reading, listening, and comprehension, especially among young learners, to give them the necessary skills to achieve in life," the mayor added. The MRB Club has reached the communities of Southville 3 housing project and Sto. Niño Aplaya, all in barangay Poblacion.
A book reading session in a Muntinlupa community (Photo from Muntinlupa PIO)
The MRB Club, through the Tourism, Culture and the Arts Department (TCAD), is calling for volunteer readers. Residents of Muntinlupa 18 years old and above, with clear speaking voice and good storytelling and communication skills, are in good health and are willing to commit at least an hour to the program, may apply. "We also aim to encourage Muntinlupeños to be part of the MRB Club by volunteering as readers to kids in their community under the Make Your City Proud volunteer program,” said Mayor Ruffy Biazon. Under the Make Your City Proud (MYCP) volunteerism program, qualified volunteer readers will undergo free workshops and are entitled to MYCP points which can be used to redeem benefits and incentives from the city government and accredited partners. "This reading program aims to develop basic literacy skills such as reading, listening, and comprehension, especially among young learners, to give them the necessary skills to achieve in life," the mayor added. The MRB Club has reached the communities of Southville 3 housing project and Sto. Niño Aplaya, all in barangay Poblacion.