Let’s help our children become better readers! Join the Book Buddy Program!

The Windsor Public Library Book Buddy Program is a volunteer-based literacy program designed to assist and encourage children to become great readers by motivating and providing a positive reading experience.

 

Program Benefits for Children:

■ one-on-one reading with supportive volunteer
■ increase confidence and motivation to read
■ variety of reading materials and fun activivities
■ opportunity to develop literacy skills (ex. reading comprehension, vocabulary, narration, etc.)
■ available at any Windsor Public Library branch

Application Process for Volunteers:

1. Volunteer Application
2. Volunteer Interview
3. Volunteer Training
4. Successful References Completed
5. Police Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) Submitted to the WPL
6. Buddy Match Contact and Acceptance

To apply to be a volunteer, fill out this form and email to the Coordinator, as listed below.

Book Buddy Volunteer Application

Children must be 6 to 12 years old. Parent(s)/Guardian(s) must be present during the reading sessions.

For more information, please contact the Book Buddy Coordinator at bookbuddy@windsorpubliclibrary.com or 519-255-6770, Ext. 4418.