Seeking Teen Book Buddy Volunteers
Volunteer Opportunity at Parkgate Library
Volunteer Opportunity at Parkgate Library
Fall 2015
Book Buddies is a Library program that helps children aged 6-11 who
need support and encouragement in maintaining and improving their reading
skills. Children are matched with a teen
volunteer, and for ½ hour each week the Book Buddies read aloud to each other,
choose books to take home, and do literacy-based activities such as word games.
The Library is look for up to 4 Book Buddy volunteers who:
- are in grades 10, 11, or 12
- enjoy working with younger children, including those with learning disabilities or who are English Language Learners
- are enthusiastic about reading, and can model reading as an enjoyable activity
- are patient, supportive, encouraging, and can help younger children stay focused
- are able to communicate clearly, effectively and courteously with children, parents, library staff and fellow Book Buddy volunteers
- are able to keep schedules, notes and statistics
Book Buddies is most effective when the child meets with the same
volunteer each week for eight weeks. Volunteers need to be able to commit to 22
hours over 2 months: Wednesdays
3:30-6:00 pm, September 30 to December 2.
Volunteers will rely on library staff for training, supervision,
emergency assistance and advice regarding reading selections. All Book Buddy volunteers must complete a
criminal record check and those who successfully complete 22 hours will receive
written confirmation.
Interested?
Submit a cover letter and
resume by Wednesday September 23, 2015 to
Alison Campbell (details below)
Need more info? Please contact:
Alison Campbell
Outreach Coordinator for Children and Teens
North Vancouver District Public Library
1277 Lynn Valley Road, N.Van
V7J 2A1
