Spring 2010 Reading Buddies     |   Back to Listings
  • Position Type
  • Youth, Literacy, Education
  • Description
  • Teen Volunteers Needed! March 6 - April 24. If you like working with children, enjoy reading, and want to help struggling readers, we need you! GVPL hosts a reading program that pairs teen volunteers aged 13-18 with younger children to participate in paired reading and fun reading based activities for one hour per week. Registration begins January 5. Call individual branches for more information. The program runs for eight weeks on Saturday afternoons at the following libraries; Bruce Hutchison Branch • 250-727-0104; Oak Bay Branch • 250-592-2489; Saanich Centennial Branch • 250-477-9030. Training Sessions for New Volunteers: Wednesday, March 3, 4:00-5:00 pm Saanich Centennial Branch; Thursday, March 4, 4:00-5:00 pm Bruce Hutchison Branch; Friday, March 5, 4:00-5:00 pm Oak Bay Branch • Register online at www.gvpl.ca
  • Location / Venue
  • Greater Victoria Public Library -
    735 Broughton Street
    Victoria, BC
  • Regions
  • Victoria & Vancouver Island
  • Time Commitment
  • Short Term
  • Commitment Details
  • Saturday afternoons, March 6 - April 24
  • Training Provided
  • Yes
  • Benefits / Rewards
  • Volunteering for this program will provide you with an excellent opportunity to gain great experience working with kids.
  • Languages
  • English

  • Special Requirements
  • First Aid Certification
  • No
  • Computer Skills
  • Drivers License
  • No

  • Other Considerations
  • Ages Worked With:
  • Children (12 & Under)
  • Volunteer Age
  • Youth (13 to 18 years)
  • Gender
  • Everyone
  • Special Instructions / Information



Contact Information:
Kate
250-475-6100
kpollock@gvpl.ca

Contact Hours:



Contact Information

Kate
250-475-6100
kpollock@gvpl.ca

Contact Hours:
Greater Victoria Public Library
The Library\'s activities include the Reading Buddies Program, Drop-in Preschool programs, School Age programs, Adult Programs, Computer training, a Visiting Library Service and Online Book clubs.

http://www.gvpl.ca