Programmatic - Reading Buddies
Reading Buddies creates a positive reading experience while working one-on-one with children in grades K-5 to guide them in their practice of reading, with the goal of improving their reading skills and building their confidence.
Responsibilities include listening to children who are practicing their reading skills, asking questions about the books they are reading to encourage comprehension, and modeling the use of the dictionary to learn how to pronounce and define words.
This position requires patience and a positive attitude. Reading Buddies can make a profound difference in children's lives and set them on the path to academic success. We're looking for passionate, committed volunteers to join our team.
Volunteers will need to attend in-person training on Saturday, May 17 from 10am-12pm.
Contact Bridget Kowalczyk, Children's Librarian @ bridget.kowalczyk@sjlibrary.org after you have completed an application to sign up for training.
Commitment:
- Once a week on Saturdays between 12-3pm
- Shifts can be 2 or more hours in length
Requirements:
- Excellent oral & reading skills in English
- Complete In-Person Volunteer Orientation
- Complete & submit Online Volunteer Signature Form (for teens, both teen and legal guardian need to sign)
- Attend in-person training on Saturday, May 17 from 10am-12pm.
- Be willing to commit to 6 months of volunteering on Saturdays
- Adults 18 years and older will need to clear the City's fingerprinting process
Qualifications Required
- Age Must be at least 15+
- Online Orientation for On-site Volunteers Completed Must be Yes
- Oral and written communication skills in English Must be at least High
- Reading to Children Training Completed Must be Yes
