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Position # 4507
OrganizationChildren's Reading Room
Position Outreach and Special Events Voluntee - Children's Reading Room
Location 210 Silvercreek Pkwy N Guelph Ontario N1H 7P8 (located at the back of All Saints Church)
Impact Statement By volunteering at the Children’s Reading Room (CRR), you are contributing to family literacy enhancement in Guelph. By offering free children’s books for families to keep and free literacy-focused community programs, the CRR removes significant barriers to book ownership and fosters a special relationship with books, reading and community kinship.

Our Mission Statement: Through engagement with families in an inclusive community space and distribution of children’s books free of charge, our mission is to enhance literacy skills, family wellness and promote a lifelong love of reading!
Description This role entails attending and representing the CRR at special events in the community. The duties include setting up a table, books, portable book display, signage, program flyers and tote bag display. People who donate $25 or more can choose a tote bag and fill it with five books. Payment can be made with cash, e-transfer to info@childrensreadingroom.org (auto deposit enabled) or PayPal (through website or scan of QR code). Throughout the event, Outreach and Special Events Volunteers chat with people about the CRR, answer questions and offer a program flyer. At times, families need help selecting books (sometimes kids ask for something specific, e.g., dinosaurs). At the end of the event, volunteers are asked to bring back the remaining books and other items to the CRR.
Required Information Police Check: Required
Training Details Orientation ; Training is provided
Working Conditions Flexible dates, locations and options available
Indoor and outdoor events
Must be able to lift boxes or bags of books
Minimum Duration 7 - 12 months
Timing Weekday - Daytime, Weekday - Evening, Weekend - Daytime, Weekend - Evening, Anytime
Age 16+
Ideal for An Individual, A Group, Newcomers, Youth, Older Adults/Seniors, Family Volunteering, High School Students, Couples
Transportation On a bus route
Area(s) of Interest Caring Support, Children, Library/Research , Newcomer Support, SDG 4 - Quality Education
Skill(s) Interpersonal Communication, Community Knowledge/Awareness, Plan & Co-ordinate, Accountability, Flexibility
How to Apply
Website https://childrensreadingroom.org/
Application Link:
Email Send an Email Message
Contact Joanna Szulc
Phone 2267069845
Address 210 Silvercreek Parkway North Guelph, N1H 7P8