Reading Buddies is a program that provides volunteer adults to listen to students from P-6 read at the child’s school. Volunteers listen to children read one-on-one on a regular basis in a local primary school.
Anyone can be a reading buddy. Age is no barrier. We welcome retirees, stay at home parents, working professionals and anybody who loves and values reading. We also encourage secondary college students to be reading buddies as part of school volunteering programs and also tertiary students who may use Reading Buddies as part of their studies in teaching or child care.
A Reading Buddy must have or be willing to obtain a Working With Children Check.
Volunteer reading buddies are given a brief one-hour induction that covers some basic tips and strategies for reading with a young person. It also covers some issues of confidentiality and contact details for volunteers wanting further support. A Working With Children check is required before a volunteer can become a Reading Buddy. Assistance can be provided to acquire this.
Most schools run Reading Buddies five days a week. Reading Buddies sessions will last for approximately 45 minutes to one hour. Volunteers can come in for one morning a week or up to five mornings a week.
Wimmera Southern Mallee LLEN is committed to promoting and protecting the interests and safety of children. We have zero tolerance for child abuse. Everyone working at Wimmera Southern Mallee LLEN is responsible for the care and protection of children and reporting information about child abuse.
Child protection is a shared responsibility between the Wimmera Southern Mallee LLEN, all employees, workers, contractors, associates, volunteers and members of the Wimmera Southern Mallee LLEN community.
All volunteers in Wimmera Southern Mallee LLEN programs will be informed of their responsibilities and obligations regarding child safety during their training process.
For more information, download
Reading Buddies Brochure (240KB)
Reading Buddies Booklet (443KB)
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Principal, students and volunteers share their experience of Reading Buddies at Horsham Primary School (4:09 min)
Reading Buddies is a program that provides volunteer adults to listen to students from P-6 read at the child’s school. Volunteers listen to children read one-on-one on a regular basis in a local primary school.
Anyone can be a reading buddy. Age is no barrier. We welcome retirees, stay at home parents, working professionals and anybody who loves and values reading. We also encourage secondary college students to be reading buddies as part of school volunteering programs and also tertiary students who may use Reading Buddies as part of their studies in teaching or child care.
A Reading Buddy must have or be willing to obtain a Working With Children Check.
A Reading Buddy must have or be willing to obtain a Working With Children Check.
Volunteer reading buddies are given a brief one-hour induction that covers some basic tips and strategies for reading with a young person. It also covers some issues of confidentiality and contact details for volunteers wanting further support. A Working With Children check is required before a volunteer can become a Reading Buddy. Assistance can be provided to acquire this.
Most schools run Reading Buddies five days a week. Reading Buddies sessions will last for approximately 45 minutes to one hour. Volunteers can come in for one morning a week or up to five mornings a week.
Wimmera Southern Mallee LLEN is committed to promoting and protecting the interests and safety of children. We have zero tolerance for child abuse. Everyone working at Wimmera Southern Mallee LLEN is responsible for the care and protection of children and reporting information about child abuse.
Child protection is a shared responsibility between the Wimmera Southern Mallee LLEN, all employees, workers, contractors, associates, volunteers and members of the Wimmera Southern Mallee LLEN community.
All volunteers in Wimmera Southern Mallee LLEN programs will be informed of their responsibilities and obligations regarding child safety during their training process.
For more information, download
Reading Buddies Brochure (240KB)
Reading Buddies Booklet (443KB)
Please fill out the details below.
Principal, students and volunteers share their experience of Reading Buddies at Horsham Primary School (4:09 min)