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Coast Capital Reading Buddies Program

 What is it?

  • it's a practice reading session for children in grades 2-4 wanting to improve their reading skills in a safe, non-threatening environment
  • it's a six week program, held once a week after school for "at-risk" readers
  • its purpose is to improve reading confidence and build life-long readers. The program is NOT designed to teach children how to read 

Teen Volunteers 

As a Coast Capital 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                                                                             

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 a 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.

Child Application Form (Also available in Chinese and Punjabi - please ask the Youth Services Librarian if required).

Teen Volunteer Application Form

Program Location and Times

Fleetwood Library: Tuesdays from 4:00-5:00pm from October 12- November 16.

Guildford Library: Tuesdays from 3:30-4:30pm from November 2- December 7.

Newton Library: Fridays from 3:30-4:30pm from October 22-November 26

Strawberry Hill Library: Wednesdays from 3:30 -4:30pm from October 20-November 24.

Youth Services Librarians hosting the program:

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

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

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

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

Guildford                    Jennifer Wile,                      604-598-7378             
Fax: 604-598-7361      jrwile@surrey.ca                

 

 

 

 

 

    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    

 

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