Started during the pandemic, Global Reading Bridge began as a small one-on-one reading effort to support children who lost access to English learning resources. Today, it has grown into a youth-led international program offering free online English reading sessions to students in non-English-speaking regions.

大洋两岸阅读桥项目起源于疫情期间，最初是一项小规模的一对一阅读辅导活动，旨在帮助那些失去英语学习资源的孩子们。如今，它已发展为一个由青少年主导的国际项目，为非英语母语地区的学生免费提供在线英语阅读课程。

What We Do我们的工作

Our Mission我们的使命

To make English learning accessible, personal, and inspiring—while empowering young volunteers to become compassionate leaders who connect communities across borders.

让英语学习触手可及、充满温度与启发——同时赋能青年志愿者成为富有爱心的领袖，跨越国界，连接不同社区。

Program Lead项目负责人

Founder: Alyssa (Nuoyan) Zhang

创始人：张诺言（Alyssa Zhang）

Alyssa Zhang, a longtime WaHaHa Youth Club member, founded the Global Reading Bridge in high school and continues to lead it with compassion and dedication, connecting young volunteers and children across cultures through reading.

张诺言是娃哈哈青少年俱乐部的长期成员，她在高中时创立了大洋两岸阅读桥项目，并以热情与奉献精神持续引领这一项目，通过阅读将青年志愿者与来自不同文化的孩子们连接在一起。

China Program Coordinator中国项目协调人

Professor Yingli Zhou

周英丽教授

Yingli Zhou is a Professor of English at CUMTB who supports the Global Reading Bridge with her expertise in Sino-US academic exchange and cross-cultural communication to connect students, families, and volunteers across countries.

周英丽是中国矿业大学（北京）英语系教授，凭借其在中美学术交流与跨文化沟通方面的专业知识，支持大洋两岸阅读桥项目，连接不同国家的学生、家庭和志愿者。

Global Reading Bridge Timeline (2020–Present)大洋两岸阅读桥发展历程（2020至今）

2020 — Program Begins
Alyssa Zhang starts one-on-one online reading sessions during the pandemic. First group of students joins; the program focuses on encouragement, connection, and maintaining learning momentum.

2020 — 项目启动
张诺言在疫情期间开始一对一在线阅读课程。首批学生加入，项目以鼓励、连结和维持学习动力为核心。

2021–2022 — One-on-One Reading Expands and Mini Classroom Launches
More students and volunteers join. Reading sessions become more structured with consistent weekly schedules. Alyssa expands the program into an online mini classroom model. First cohort of teen volunteers becomes reading mentors and assistant teachers. Curriculum grows to include vocabulary, discussion, and expression skills.

2021–2022 — 一对一阅读扩展，线上小课堂启动
更多学生和志愿者加入，阅读课程更加系统化，每周定期开课。Alyssa将项目拓展为线上小课堂模式。首批青少年志愿者成为阅读导师和助教，课程扩展至词汇、讨论与表达技能。

2023–2024 — Volunteers Continue into College
Welcomed new volunteers from PLMS, SHS, ISH, Lakeside, and Overlake schools. Mini classroom becomes more organized with leveled groups. Early volunteers enter college but continue teaching remotely. Weekly sessions continue without interruption.

2023–2024 — 志愿者持续参与至大学阶段
新志愿者来自PLMS、SHS、ISH、Lakeside、Overlake等多所学校。小课堂更加规范，按水平分组教学。早期志愿者进入大学后仍坚持远程授课，每周课程从未中断。

2025–2026 — Growth & Community Impact
Program matured into a stable, youth-driven initiative connecting students across countries.

2025–2026 — 持续成长与社区影响
项目已发展为稳定的青少年主导计划，通过阅读连接不同国家的学生。

Volunteer Today加入志愿者团队

What You'll Do你将做什么

Why Join为什么加入

Who Can Volunteer谁可以报名

Middle school, high school, and college students who speak fluent English and enjoy helping others.

英语流利的中学、高中及大学生，热爱帮助他人。

Ready to Start?准备好了吗？

Volunteer Registration Form    Student Registration Form

义工报名表    学生报名表

Our Volunteers Through the Years历届志愿者名单

School listed reflects each volunteer's current school.

学校信息为各志愿者当前就读学校。

2026 New Volunteers2026年新志愿者

One-on-One Mentors

一对一辅导导师

Multi-Year Volunteers

多年连续志愿者

Cohort Volunteers

历届志愿者