Foundations Learning & Skills Saskatchewan (Volunteer Reading Guide – Spark Program)

• Background/police check required
• Appropriate for volunteers aged between 18 and 55
• Appropriate for volunteers aged 55 and over

Be part of a caring and trained volunteer network that helps children with their reading skills through our one-on-one Children’s Literacy Reading program, Spark. Be a mentor to a child who is struggling with reading while building your resume and practicing leadership skills, time-management strategies, and strong communication skills. Duties: Volunteer Reading Guides follow a structured program to help students improve their reading skills in comprehension, rate, sounding out, and fluency. Volunteer Reading Guides are matched with 2 elementary school students in grades 2-4 and meet during the day, either in person or on Zoom. The volunteer commitment is 1 hour per day, twice per week, for a minimum of 8 weeks. Volunteer Reading Guides who meet learners in person at their school are expected to be available for one-hour time blocks twice per week between the hours of 9:00 am and 3:00 pm (e.g., available to volunteer from 10-11 am on both Tuesdays and Thursdays). Responsibilities: Your first step is to attend an orientation. To view our upcoming orientation dates, please visit our website www.foundationslearning.com. Once processed, volunteer Reading Guides attend a 3-hour training (March 21st,1:00-4:00 pm @ Foundations office) on reading methods & strategies and will be provided with all resources needed.