As a reading and homework help volunteer you and your student will meet once a week at one of the Leading To Reading locations at libraries across the city. You'll read together, play learning-related games, and work on homework assignments. Mostly, you'll turn reading and learning into a positive experience.
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Please return
completed form to the library where you would like to volunteer.
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Find a Leading To Reading program near you
Leading To Reading Volunteers are responsible for:
- Meeting your student at the library for a scheduled one-hour session each week
- Motivating and encouraging your student to read
- Reading together, and playing learning-related games and activities
- Helping your student complete homework and improve learning skills
- Taking notes about each week's session
- Keeping parents (or guardians) and program staff up-to-date on the child's progress
You must be able to:
- Speak and write English fluently
- Relate well to children
- Work with children on a one-to-one basis, though teaching experience is not essential
- Work independently
- Communicate well with children and adults
- Act as a role model for reading
Training
At the training session, library staff cover:
- Basic reading theory
- Tutoring techniques
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Behaviour management
- Building relationships with the children
- Creating a positive attitude to learning and reading
- Program structure and procedures
On-site Orientation
At the library, staff cover:
- Program procedures for your particular library
- Local library and program resources
- Printed materials outlining strategies for helping children with
their reading, and homework
When and Where
Leading To Reading takes place in one-hour sessions at libraries across Toronto. The volunteer and their partner meet once a week, at a time that suits both. Generally, Leading To Reading happens after school, on weekday evenings, or on Saturdays throughout the school year. You may apply at any time.
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Please return
completed form to the library where you would like to volunteer.
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On-site Support
Library staff are here to provide assistance and supervision during
Leading To Reading. They're pleased to consult with you at other times
by appointment.
For More Information
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416-395-5990 |
| West |
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416-394-5012 |
| South |
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416-393-7682 |
| East |
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416-396-8601 |
Privileges
Overdue fines are waived for current volunteers with six months or more of active service.
