Who Should Apply

Community volunteers 18 and older of all income levels
are welcome to apply to volunteer with the OTTER
(Older Teachers Teaching Early Readers) Program in
Orange County.

What to Expect

After submitting this form, a VCI OTTER coordinator
will contact you within 3 to 5 business days to discuss
placement opportunities at Head Start and early learning
centers near you.

What You Will Need

– Valid photo ID
– Proof of age (18 or older)
– Two personal references
– Willingness to complete a background check

About This Program

The OTTER Program is a community volunteer program
funded by the Orange County Citizens’ Commission for
Children. No stipend is provided. Volunteers read aloud
to children ages 3 to 5 and help build the early
literacy skills that set young students up for a
lifetime of learning.