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Coast Capital Savings Reading Buddies

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What is Coast Capital Savings Reading Buddies?

For kids, Reading Buddies is a time to practice reading. Children are paired with a teen volunteer who will spend time with your child helping them to improve their reading confidence in a safe, supportive environment.

For teens, Reading Buddies is a great volunteer opportunity where you can develop your mentorship skills. Being a "big buddy" is a rewarding experience, and counts towards CAPP hours.

 

Spring 2013 Session

City Centre Library: Tuesdays from 4:00-5:00 pm from April 16 - May 21 —Teen volunteers full.

Cloverdale Library: Mondays from 3:45-4:45 pm from April 15 - May 27 (No session May 20) 

Fleetwood Library: Tuesdays from 4:00-5:00 pm from April 9 - May 14 —Teen volunteers full.

Guildford Library: Tuesdays from 3:30-4:30 pm from April 9 - May 14 —Teen volunteers full.

Newton Library: Tuesdays from 3:30-4:30 pm from Feb 5 - Mar 12

Strawberry Hill Library: Wednesdays from 3:30-4:30 pm from April 17 - May 22 —Teen volunteers full

 

Children (Little Buddies)

Reluctant readers in grades 2-4 can practice reading in a safe, non-threatening environment. "Little buddies" are paired with a "big buddy" teen volunteer to spend time reading together. The Coast Capital Reading Buddies Program in not designed to teach children how to read.

How to Apply:

Parents can fill out a paper application and hand it into the Youth Services Librarian at the desired location. Applications are handled on a first come first serve basis. You are not guaranteed a spot in the program, as spaces are limited. You will be contacted by the Youth Services Librarian if you have been selected for the program.

Download and print the Little Buddies application form (pdf)

 

Teen Volunteers (Big Buddies)

As a Coast Capital Savings Reading Buddies Volunteer, you are a role model to a young reader, practicing reading with your buddy and engaging in fun literacy activities.

Qualifications:

  • Fluency in English
  • Enjoy working with children
  • Interest and enthusiasm for books and reading
  • 14-18 years of age
  • Reliable and punctual
  • 7 week commitment to the program

How to Apply:

Parents and teens can fill out a paper application and hand it into the Youth Services Librarian at the desired location. Applications are handled on a first come first serve basis. You are not guaranteed a spot in the program, as spaces are limited. You will be contacted by the Youth Services Librarian if you have been selected for the program.

Download and print the Teen Volunteer application form (pdf)

 

Youth Services Librarians hosting the program:

Please feel free to contact any of the librarians if you have any questions or concerns regarding the program.

City Centre Library - Ginny Aho, Tel: 604-598-7437, Fax: 604-598-7424. vpaho@surrey.ca

Cloverdale Library - Lucy Zhang, Tel: 604-598-7326, Fax: 604-598-7321, lzhang@surrey.ca

Fleetwood Library - Jennie Castleton, Tel: 604-598-7351, Fax: 604-598-7341, jcastleton@surrey.ca

Guildford Library - Amy Ashmore, Tel: 604-598-7378, Fax: 604-598-7361, aeashmore@surrey.ca

Newton Library - Ruby Weinshenker, Tel: 604-598-7413, Fax: 604-598-7401, rbweinshenker@surrey.ca

Strawberry Hill Library - Victor Or, Tel: 604-501-5844, Fax: 604-501-5846, vcor@surrey.ca

Surrey Libraries thanks our sponsor, Coast Capital Savings, for making this program possible.