Jan and Bud Richter Center
ENP Reads
Every Neighborhood Partnership (ENP) and Fresno State partner to support ENP Reads, a local initiative focused on helping elementary age students read at grade level while providing work-study students with learning opportunities.
In 1997, Fresno State developed the Fresno Reading Enrichment and Academic Development through Service (Fresno READS) project with the goal of helping young children improve literacy skills, while fostering a genuine love of books and reading.
Today, Fresno State has partnered with ENP Reads, a program by Every Neighborhood Partnership (ENP), a long-time community partner. Since 2008, ENP has connected churches and community partners across the city with elementary schools, and equipped them to serve through their active presence in every neighborhood. This partnership will continue to provide Fresno State work-study students with valuable service and learning opportunities.
Make a Difference, Have Some Fun — Become an ENP Reads Mentor!
Love working with kids? Want to make a real impact in your community? Join the ENP Reads crew! We train and place awesome mentors (that could be YOU!) at local elementary schools during the school day, after school, and even on Saturdays.
As an ENP Reads Mentor, you'll be part of a team at an elementary school site, helping run any combo of the three exciting programs below:
📘 Literacy Mentor Program
Help K–6th graders build strong reading skills through one-on-one support right in
the classroom. You’ll use our provided curriculum and training to make a big impact—and
maybe even have a little fun while you're at it!
🕗 Program Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
🌟 Read Fresno After School Program
This is where literacy meets fun after the bell rings! Work with a team to run engaging
small and large group lessons for 20–25 kiddos in grades K–6. You’ll plan and lead
sessions with guidance from a site lead—and we promise, no two days are the same.
🕝 Program Hours: Monday–Thursday, 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
⚽ Saturday Sports Program
Bring the energy! Spend your Saturday mornings playing games, leading activities,
and just being a positive presence for elementary students. It’s all about movement,
mentorship, and community vibes.
🕘 Program Hours: Saturdays, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
👉 Ready to jump in?
Click on the “Become an ENP Reads Mentor” tab to learn more and apply. Let’s do something
amazing together!
Applications are open for the 2025-26 Academic Year!
Looking to Make a Real Impact? Become an ENP Reads Mentor!
Are you passionate about education and ready to make a difference in your community? Join ENP Reads—a program dedicated to boosting reading and academic success among local elementary school students.
We’re currently recruiting mentors for the 2025–26 academic year, and we want YOU to be part of it! As a mentor, you’ll play a key role in shaping young minds, all while gaining valuable experience—and getting paid for it.
Here’s what you need to know:
Pay: $17.50–$18.50 per hour
Hours: 10–15 hours/week (based on your work-study eligibility)
Qualifications:
✅ Eligible for Financial Aid Work Study
✅ Strong oral & written English skills
✅ A heart for working with elementary-aged kids
Ready to inspire and be inspired?
Check out the full mentor position description linked below.
👉 Apply below.