Press release
October 7, 2026, No. 158
Reading mentors meet to share experiences
Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen District. The Volunteer Office at the Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen District Administration invites all reading mentors and school coordinators—as well as anyone interested in becoming a reading mentor—to two events featuring a presentation followed by a discussion. The focus will be on practical suggestions for reading and learning support, as well as sharing experiences from the day-to-day work of reading mentors.
For schools in the Südlandkreis district, the event will take place on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at the Dagmar Steffan Montekin Learning Support Practice in Bad Tölz. For schools in the Northern District, the event will be held on Thursday, October 29, 2026, also at 2:00 p.m., at the Wolfratshausen Public Library.
Montessori educator Dagmar Steffan will give a short, inspiring talk and present practical methods for supporting reading and learning. Even experienced reading mentors can gain new insights and refresh their knowledge. Afterward, there will be an opportunity for personal discussion.
“These events are a great opportunity to share experiences with one another, gain new inspiration for our own work, and at the same time thank the many dedicated reading mentors,” explains Isabelle Hagen from the Volunteer Office. She is also available at the events to answer questions about volunteering.
The Reading Mentors project has been successfully implemented for many years at numerous elementary, middle, and special education schools in the county. The volunteers help children learn to read, thereby making an important contribution to their educational development. Typically, reading mentors work with one to three children during a school period. They either work with materials provided by the teacher or listen to the children as they read. The personal attention and positive reinforcement from the reading mentors can motivate the children and help them stay committed to learning to read.
Dates and Venues
District, Southern Bavaria Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 2:00 p.m.
Dagmar Steffan Montekin Learning Support Practice
Albert-Schäffenacker-Straße 7, 83646 Bad Tölz
District, Northern Bavaria Thursday, October 29, 2026, 2:00 p.m.
Wolfratshausen Public Library
Hammerschmiedweg 3, 82515 Wolfratshausen
On October 29, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m., there will also be an opportunity to take part in a short guided tour of the town with Mr. Melf from the City of Wolfratshausen before the event begins. The meeting point is at 1:00 p.m. at the wooden bridge near the Loisach parking lot.
Anyone interested in the reading mentor program can contact the respective elementary or special education school directly or reach out to the Volunteer Office at the Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen District Office.
Contact:
Isabelle Hagen, Volunteer Office
Phone: 08041/505-307
Email: ehrenamt@lra-toelz.de
The Volunteer Office asks that you register for the events.
Members of the media are also cordially invited to both events. Please register by October 14, 2026, at the latest, by emailing ehrenamt@lra-toelz.de.
Sabine Schmid
Press spokeswoman
Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen District Office