Become a Book Buddy This Spring!

Hosted by: SitStayRead

Date

Ongoing Opportunity

Time

Contact coordinator for times

Contact

Lena McCain
[email protected]
(773) 661-9251

About Become a Book Buddy This Spring!

A Book Buddy/Big Buddy is a volunteer without a dog who will work in a team with the same group of children in a program each week. They will implement literacy interventions formulated by SitStayRead, which include a reading and writing component. A Book Buddy/Big Buddy is a person who loves working with kids, can read in multiple styles with children, can write clearly, will follow written instructions, and works well in a team.
Commitment: 1 hour and 15 minutes per week for up to 8 weeks
Training Required: Volunteer Orientation & Literacy Training, Shadow a SitStayRead Program in action

Application Process

1. Fill out a Volunteer Application: http://www.sitstayread.org/volunteer-2/
2. RSVP & attend a Volunteer Orientation & Literacy Training
3. Complete & submit a SitStayRead detailed CPS Volunteer Registration Packet to Volunteer Coordinator


We're looking for volunteers who:

Care about:

  • Seniors
  • Youth
  • Education
  • Animals

Are a skilled:

  • Math Whiz
  • Wordsmith
  • Mentor
  • Social Savant
  • Artiste
  • Talker
  • Professional
  • Ninja

Are interested in:

  • Geeking Out
  • Reading & Writing
  • Fun & Games
  • Pets
  • Intellectual Pursuits

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