Luxford Elementary School celebrated Reading Month with the theme “Run Away with Reading.” Norfolk Admiral's hockey player Chris Lawrence stopped by to read to Roberta Hancock's second-grade students.

Congressman Glenn Nye was invited to participate in Parkway Elementary School’s Reading Month activities. He read House Mouse, Senate Mouse to first graders and answered their questions about his job. Photo: Senaye C., Isis M., A'Jaymalik W. and Adriel Talibin with Glenn Nye.

Norfolk State University volleyball team players Solange Honore and Angie Clewis visited Parkway Elementary School to read and talk with fifth graders. Photo: Montaria C., Solange Honore, Angie Clewis and Tila S.

Rosemont Elementary School students Michael W., Cody W., Sharon L., Shya D., and Alec L. acted out parts as storyteller Lynn Ruehlmann shared a story during the school's celebration of Reading Month.

SPCA volunteer Meg Fosnock read to Pembroke Elementary School students during the school’s “Tales and Tails” activity. Students, like fourth-grader Jared E., had the opportunity to meet a cute puppy she brought from the SPCA.

Old Dominion University students from various sororities volunteered their time to help at Fairfield Elementary School’s Reading Night event during Reading Month.

SPCA volunteer Amy McNally and dog Harley read to students at Rosemont Elementary School during the school’s Reading Month festivities.

The Adult Learning Center celebrated Read Across America Day (the birthday
of Dr. Seuss) with volunteer readers. WAVY-TV sports anchor Chris Reckling read a Dr. Seuss favorite to a class of ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) students at the center.

U.S. Coast Guard First Class Petty Officer Bryan Anderson, Seaman Danielle Hall, and Second Class Petty Officer Michael Llanes spoke to Alanton Elementary School fifth graders about the role of the Coast Guard during maritime disasters such as oil pollution, tsunamis, and hurricanes.

Volunteer Su Chin Woo McGuire helped Salem Elementary School second graders celebrate the completion of their Social Studies unit on China. A native of China, Su Chin helped the students write their names in Chinese characters. The students also celebrated by tasting traditional food, listening to oriental music and learning about important customs.

Judy Kuniba and Chiemi Nagasato shared Japanese culture, traditional dress, storytelling, and origami with Windsor Woods Elementary School first graders. The students had recently studied Japanese folktales in class.

Global Studies and World Language Academy students at Tallwood High School discussed foreign and domestic policy issues and national security with Congressman Glenn Nye.  The Congressman spoke of his extensive Foreign Service experience in Kosovo, Iraq, and Afghanistan and stressed the importance of students continuing to become educated on global issues.

Fort Story’s Honor Guard Team visited fourth graders at Windsor Woods Elementary School to talk about service and to help them celebrate the completion of their essays on the subject of “What the American Flag Means to Me.” The essays were for a contest sponsored by the Adam Thoroughgood Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Members of the Honor Guard discussed the meaning of the flag, showed students how to fold the flag, and played the ceremonial “Taps” on the bugle.

Mass Mutual employee Kevin Hill speaks with AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) students at Bayside Middle School about his career and the imporance of attending college.

College Park Elementary School volunteer Aaron Aikins visits Tammie Huff's fourth-grade class every week. Photo: Aikins listens to Josiah S. read a story.

As part of a health education program at Bayside Middle School, Jessica Woodriff spoke with sixth and seventh graders about the importance of early screening for scoliosis. She has endured nine back surgeries for her own curving spine, and she shared x-ray photos with the students during her presentation. Photo: Woodriff with sixth graders Shampree M. and Tony B.

Staff from the Virginia Beach Fire Department visited Pembroke Elementary School to teach students about fire and water safety. Photo: Kathleen Gill instructs kindergartener Trinity S. about the need to wear a life jacket.

Community volunteer and reading tutor Elizabeth Oliverio and her dog Eben visit Alanton Elementary School to read with students. Photo: Oliverio and Eben share a story with first grader Elizabeth W.

Corri Dillon, Salem Middle School’s 2010 Volunteer of the Year, helps prepare for a reception following students’ One-Act play performance at the school.

The Linkhorn Park Elementary School mascot surprises parent Meridith Brady with the news that she is the school’s 2010 Volunteer of the Year. The school division will recognize Meridith and all of the schools’ Volunteers of the Year at its citywide “Making a Difference” celebration on April 28. The month of April is Volunteer Recognition and Appreciation Month, and the week of April 18-24 is National Volunteer Week.