| About the Position | |
| Position # | 3828 |
| Organization | Victoria Literacy Connection (VLC) |
| Position | In-School Reading Partner Volunteers (2026-27) - Reading Partners - in-school 1:1 reading program for elementary students |
| Location | varies |
| Impact Statement | By working one-to-one with elementary students, you’ll give children extra time, encouragement, and practice to strengthen their reading, phonics, and comprehension skills. Your consistent support can help students become more confident, capable, and independent readers. |
| Description |
VLC is seeking volunteers to read 1:1 in this in-school program providing extra reading support for elementary students. Volunteers can commit to reading 1-3 three times per week for 8 weeks per term. Sessions are 1.5 to 2 hours long (20-30 minutes per student). Volunteers are needed in the Westshore, Victoria and Sooke for the 2026-2027 school year. Training & ongoing support provided. A detailed Volunteer Position Description can be found on this page of our website: https://victorialiteracyconnection.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Reading-Partners-25-2026-Vol-Pos-Description.pdf |
| Training Details | Orientation, training and ongoing support provided. |
| Working Conditions | In-school, variable conditions. Volunteers must be able to walk distances, navigate stairs and work in potentially noisy environments. |
| Minimum Duration | 7 - 12 months |
| Timing | Weekday - Daytime |
| Time Detail | 1.5 - 2 hour sessions. Schedule varies by school. All sessions will be between Tuesday - Thursday, mornings or afternoons. |
| Age | 19+ |
| Ideal for | An Individual |
| Transportation | On a bus route |
| Area(s) of Interest | Children/Youth, Teaching/Tutoring |
| Skill(s) | Cultural Awareness/Sensitivity, Communicate in Plain Language, Problem Solving, Adaptability, Flexibility |
| How to Apply | |
| Application Link: | |
| Website | http://www.victorialiteracyconnection.ca |
| Send an Email Message | |
| Contact | Marla |
| Phone | 250 385-0014 |
| Address | 830 Pembroke Street, Victoria, BC, Canada Victoria, V8T 1H9 |