Reading for Books Aloud, Inc.

Thank you for your interest in reading for Books Aloud. If you have a gift for storytelling, love to read and can spare 1 hour per week, we would love to meet with you.

How do I get to be a Books Aloud volunteer reader?

First, you schedule an audition. Our auditions are 20 minute readings of a children's book and an adult book (10 minutes each) of your choice. We suggest that you select your books in advance and become familiar with them. We are looking for versatility, voice quality and accuracy, as well as dependability should the reader pass the audition.

How will I know if I passed?

After the completion of the audition, the audition tape is reviewed by a committee made up of the studio technicians and the Studio Manager. Whether or not you pass the audition, you will receive a telephone call with the results.

What happens after I pass my audition?

Once the audition is passed, the first book is selected for the reader and recorded in one of our two digital studios. The first book is considered probationary. The recording will be reviewed and must be approved before a second book is selected. 

If you would like to schedule an audition, please print our volunteer application, complete it, and return it to Books Aloud when you come in for your reading. To set up an appointment for an audition, contact John Leventon, our Studio Manager, at (408) 808-2611.