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 online/virtually OR at a 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

Book Buddy – Volunteer Application Form.

Children must be 6 to 12 years old. Parent(s)/Guardian(s) must be present during the reading sessions.
Book Buddy – Child and Parent Application form.

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