St. Louis County Library and the YMCA are collaborating to find volunteers interested in helping St. Louisans improve their reading skills. The YMCA Community Literacy program will train volunteers to help children who are reading below grade level.

Volunteers can use county library branches as meeting places to conduct tutoring sessions.

There is a six-month waiting period for those who have requested tutoring, so volunteers are urgently needed. Applications for the YRead volunteer program can be obtained at all branches of the county library. Those who apply will also be required to fill out paperwork for a background check.

Call Amy Gamache at (314) 994-3300 or visit www.slcl.org for more information.