Reading Buddies Volunteering Opportunity

This is a virtual volunteering opportunity for teens ages 13-17. Volunteers support readers in grades 2-4 by reading ebooks together over Zoom. The goal is to help your young buddy improve their confidence and develop a positive attitude toward reading. When matched with a buddy, you will meet on Wednesdays over Zoom for eight sessions in a row.

Volunteering Benefits:

• Earn volunteer hours (1 hour per session, even if your buddy misses a session)
• Experience to add to your resume
• Contribute to your community in a positive way

Qualifications:

• Must be ages 13-17
• Must hold a valid St. Albert Public Library card (Don’t have a card? Get one for free!)
• Interested in reading and writing
• Positive attitude and interest in helping others
• Must have a computer or laptop with a strong Internet connection (capable of running a video chat over Zoom and sharing your screen during the Breakout session)

Responsibilities:

• Your job is to be friendly, enthusiastic and encouraging to someone who could benefit from reading support.
• Once we’ve matched you with a little buddy, you will read and hang out with them virtually once a week.
• Attend Zoom call on Wednesdays at 4:00pm for eight sessions
• At least 30 minutes of each session will be spent reading with your buddy.

You must:

• Submit volunteer application form (link below)
• Complete virtual training (this counts toward your volunteer hours)
• Show up on time for the Zoom sessions once you’ve been matched (4:00pm)
• Borrow an ebook to read with your buddy (don’t worry… we’ll show you how to do this in the training!)
• Take turns reading the story with your buddy, supporting them in their reading

Apply online today! Volunteer application form here.