Return to listing

Organization Logo

Reading Buddies

Southwest Community Library

Kitchener Public Library


   About the Position

Impact Statement
Our Reading Buddy program allows students in Grades 1 to 4 to practice their reading in a fun and supportive learning environment.

As a Reading Buddy, you will encourage reluctant readers to read aloud, offer reading strategies when needed, and play literacy-based games. Reading Buddies want to share their love of reading with children and are willing to provide children with meaningful learning experiences.

Description
- Start conversations; interact with children in a friendly and positive manner
- Help select books that are relevant and suitable to their needs
- Read together; play literacy-based games and activities
- Explain reading strategies and concepts when needed
- Provide positive encouragement
- Handle attention or learning challenges in a positive manner
- Act as a positive role model for children
- Ask staff questions when needed


Position Qualifications

Ideal for: An Individual
Age: 15+

Area(s) of Interest: Children/Youth, Library/Research , Mentoring / Tutoring

Skill(s): Interpersonal Communication, Communicate in Plain Language, Verbal Communication, Sensitivity, Adaptability


Training / Work Condtions

Training Details: - Orientation to Kitchener Public Library
- Review of appropriate guidelines and procedures
- Volunteers will receive role-specific training on or before their first shift; attendance is mandatory
Working Conditions: Library setting
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible washroom, Designated accessible parking space, Support volunteers with special needs, Accessible work space, Support Newcomers
Transportation: Not on a bus route


Time Commitment

Duration: 3 months or less
Weekday - Evening
Monday evenings from 6:00pm- 7:00pm, from March 24, 2025 to May 26, 2025.

   Contact Information
http://www.kpl.org
Send an Email Message
Jaspreet Kaur
519-743-0271 Ext. 222
100 Rosenberg Way Kitchener, N2R 1P6
Kitchener

Directions
Share This
Volunteer Waterloo Region
1454 King Street East, Unit 3
Kitchener ON N2G 2N7

Phone: 519 742 8610

For in person appointments, Click Here

About Us Volunteer Organizations
Contact Us Youth SUBSCRIBE
Support Us

 

Twitter Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Donate