Summer Reading Buddies- Ossining

Volunteers should expect to work with several children during each 2 hour session. The children will have selected a book and then be matched up with a volunteer. After introductions the “buddies” will find a spot where they can work together for 20 minutes.  The volunteer will encourage the student to read, help with specific words, pronunciation and comprehension. When they’ve finished the book the volunteer will help the child complete a worksheet.  We give out “passports” to every child who registers for Summer Reading Buddies and each child gets a stamp on his passport for each day they attend.  The volunteer will then bring the child back to our staff who will match them up with their next “buddy”.

Summer Reading Buddies volunteer opportunities are also available at the Yonkers Riverfront Library.  Please contact us for further information.

Everyone enjoys this literacy program.  Take a look at coverage by WPIX 11:
http://www.jcy-wcp.com/summermediacraze.html