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.
Your Time. Your Impact. Your Community — Become an ENP Reads Mentor!
Love working with kids? Want to make a real impact in your community? Join the ENP Reads team! We train and place mentors 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–Thursday, 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 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, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Professional Development Invest in yourself and your impact! Friday professional development sessions give mentors the tools, strategies, and support to keep leveling up — for the kids and for your own growth.
Program Hours: Fridays, 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 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!
Thank you for your interest in becoming an ENP Reads Mentor!
Exciting news — we are now beginning recruitment for the 2026–27 academic year! Applications
will open at the end of April. In the meantime, we encourage you to sign up for one
of our upcoming information sessions to learn more about the program and what it means
to be an ENP Reads Mentor.
Looking to Make a Real Impact? Become an ENP Reads Mentor!
ENP Reads is dedicated to boosting reading skills and academic success among local
elementary school students. As a mentor, you'll play a meaningful role in shaping
young minds while gaining valuable, paid experience.
Position Details:
Pay: $18.50 per hour
Hours: 10–15 hours per week (based on work-study eligibility)
Eligibility Requirements:
Eligible for Financial Aid Work Study
Strong oral and written English skills
Passion for working with elementary-aged children
You can review the ENP Reads Mentor Position Description below:
The application link will be available here at the end of April — check back soon!
We look forward to sharing more soon — and hope you'll consider joining ENP Reads!