Reading/Homework Support Volunteer

Flexible Hours
Suitable for Seniors
Suitable for Youth

Do you like helping children improve their reading skills? This volunteer position might be for you!

In this opportunity, volunteers will work in schools in Lethbridge: two are elementary and one is middle school.

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Volunteer Duties

In this opportunity, volunteers will be placed in schools, assisting staff with pulling students out one-on-one to work on literacy skills.
Volunteers will work one-on-one with children to practice reading aloud and assist them with literacy skills.

Age Requirements

15 years old or above

Requirements

Should be interested in children and have a desire to help them improve their reading skills, be patient, organized and a team player

Schedule

Monday/Thursdays (8:15am-2pm) at Wilson – Grades 6-8
Tuesday/Wednesdays (9am-3pm) at St. Martha’s – Grades 1-6
Wednesdays (12:30pm-4:15pm) at Opokaa’sin – Kindergarten
We host a Homework Club (Wilson) and Boardgame Club (Opokaa’sin) as well
Our schedule is flexible to accommodate volunteers if they would like to come in for a morning or afternoon shift

Organization

United For Literacy

Time Commitment

Continuing commitment

Type of Opportunity

Tutoring and Mentoring

Application Type

Advanced

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Thanks for your interest in this volunteer position!

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Volunteers can sign up for up to 3 continuing commitment opportunities for immediate referrals. If you signed up for more than 3, a Volunteer Lethbridge staff member will connect with you before making new referrals.