Early Learning Center Reading Buddy

POSITION SUMMARY
Read on a regular basis to the young children in a specific classroom in order to foster a love of reading, encourage excitement about books and enable your audience to feel the magic that books can create.       

QUALIFICATIONS 

You will enjoy this position if you:

• Have a positive attitude and enjoy smiling,
• Want to make a positive difference in a child’s life,
• Love children’s books and enjoy reading them to a lively audience,
• Are comfortable working with a diverse group of children and adults,    
• Are reliable and responsible,
• Are able to accept supervision,
• Are 18 or older,
• Can successfully complete TB screening and a background check.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS 

The usual hours of service are:

• A minimum commitment of one hour per week,
• Volunteer opportunities are available Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

As a volunteer you will:

• Meet your assigned classroom (children and staff) in their reading location,
• Greet them and introduce your self each visit,
• Introduce the selected book(s) including the title and author  (maybe discuss the cover art and ask them what they think the book is about)
• Read and enjoy the book and your time together,
• Turn the children back over to the classroom staff.

ORIENTATION/TRAINING PROVIDED

The volunteer will:

• Receive an orientation to the Institute's purpose, functions and policies/procedures as related to the volunteer’s work at the Institute
• Receive training from the assigned supervisor to ensure that the volunteer is comfortable with the assigned duties and essential functions of this position,
• Have the opportunity to take part in select in-service training sessions offered to Institute staff throughout the year.