Reading Buddies

Youth Opportunity: 14 - 18 years old

Program Overview 

Reading Buddies is a program designed to help children who are in grades one through six practice their reading skills out loud with teen volunteers. This program runs from September to December at select branches. Limited positions available.

Time Commitment

• 1 hour, once a week
• September 21 - December 11

Qualifications

• speak and write English well
• experience and/or interested in working with children and literacy
• able to work with children on a one-to-one basis as well as in a group environment
• act as a good role model for children
• be reliable, patient and trustworthy

Responsibilities

• attend a training session before starting
• meet with children registered in the program at the library at a set time weekly
• help children with their reading
• provide positive feedback and encouragement
• always abide by the Library’s Code of Conduct

Volunteer Benefits

• earn volunteer hours
• gain experience working with children
• enjoy the benefit of helping children improve their reading skills

Apply here: Volunteer Application

Locations

• Ancaster
• Barton
• Binbrook
• Dundas
• Parkdale
• Red Hill
• Saltfleet
• Turner Park
• Waterdown
• Westdale