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.
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.
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.
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.
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)