Reading Buddies Volunteering Opportunity

This is a virtual volunteering opportunity for teens ages 13-17 looking to help the community this summer! 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 weekly over Zoom for four sessions in a row in July or August 2021.

 

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 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:

  • Once we’ve matched you with a little buddy, you will read and hang out with them virtually once a week.
  • Borrow an ebook to read with your buddy (don’t worry… we’ll show you how to do this in the training!)
  • Suppport your little buddy in their reading, demonstrating patience and gentle encouragement. Your job is to be friendly, enthusiastic and encouraging to someone who could benefit from reading support.
  • You must attend the Zoom call prepared and on time. Sessions are either Tuesdays (6:30-7:00pm) or Wednesdays (4:00-4:30pm).
  • At least 20 minutes of each session will be spent reading with your buddy.

 

Requirements:

  • Submit volunteer application form.
  • Complete virtual training (this counts toward your volunteer hours).
  • Show up on time for the Zoom sessions once you’ve been matched.

 

Volunteer application form available here. Applications will be open until June 16, 2021.

Date:
Wednesday, May 19, 2021 Show more dates
Time:
All Day Event
Categories:
  Teen