City of Surrey - Surrey Libraries

Description of Responsibilities
Children grades 2-4 are paired with a teen volunteer and will spend time reading together in a safe, supportive environment. Sessions are 60 minutes long and meet once per week for 6 weeks. The program is designed to support children who are new readers and helps to build their confidence and improve their skills.

As a Reading Buddies Volunteer, you are a role model to a young reader, practicing reading with your Little Buddy and engaging in fun literacy activities. 

Location

•     Ocean Park Library

•     12854 17 Avenue

Requirements 
•    14 - 18 years of age

•    Must be available for the full session

•    Tuesdays 4:45-6:15, October 13 - November 17 

•    Orientation October 6, 5:00-6:00

Skills/Qualities

•     Comfortable working with children
•     Passion for reading

Benefits
•     Being a Big Buddy is a rewarding experience and counts towards volunteer hours

How to join:

•     Click Fill in an application on the right side of this page
•     Create a profile and submit the application form

•     Sign up for the opportunity once you have successfully created a profile

•     Submit TWO completed references (not from family or friends)

•     When all the above steps are complete a librarian will be in touch with next steps! They include:

          •     Participate in an interview

          •     Complete a Police Information Check

          •     Attend an orientation

Program Contact

Name: Leslee Gawthrop

Phone: 604-502-6453

Email: LAGawthrop@surrey.ca