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Reading Buddies Volunteer Application

Thank you for your interest in the Reading Buddies program!

Deadline for applications: Friday, May 11, 2012

(Late applications will be accepted on a space-available basis.)

Students in  grades 7 - 12 may apply. 
(Sixth graders should contact the coordinator for the "Big Buddies in Training" application.)

 

 

 
* Your name 
* Genderfemale male 
* School (fall 2012) 
* Age 
* Your email address 
* Grade (fall 2012)  
* Address 
* City 
* State 
* Zip 
* Home phone  
Your cell phone 
* Daytime phone number where parent/guardian can be reached in case of emergency 
* Parent/guardian's name 
Parent/guardian's email 
* Why do you want to be part of Reading Buddies (or Writing Buddies)? What are your goals as a Big Buddy? 
* What makes you unique? What else should we know about you? 
* What are some of your favorite things (books, activities, school subjects, etc.)? 
* Please indicate which sessions you are available for (check all that apply):Mondays at Sanchez 12:15-2:30 Tuesdays at LPL 4:00-5:15 Thursdays at LPL 6:00-7:15 Writing Buddies on Thursdays at LPL 4:00-5:15 
If you are interested in Writing Buddies, please check all that apply:I have been a Big Buddy before I am a high school student I am a college student I have written 1-2 paragraphs (above) about what I can bring to the WB program 
If you are available for more than one program, would you like to:participate in the one program with the greatest need participate in the two programs with the greatest need 
Please indicate any dates you will not be available during the session(s) you signed up for.  
* Which language would you prefer to work with? We may have Little Buddies who need help with reading in Spanish as well as English.English English and Spanish English and another language I speak 
* Choose one training to attend (mandatory for new BBs):Tuesday 5/22 4:00-7:00 (dinner served) Thursday 5/31 4:00-7:00 (dinner served) I have already attended BB training 
New applicants only: Which of the following days are you (and a parent/guardian) available for an interview? Please check all that apply; the coordinator will contact you to schedule a 15-minute interview.Thursday 5/10 (afternoon) Monday 5/14 (afternoon-early evening) Tuesday 5/15 (afternoon-early evening) none of these times work for me 
Subbing for absent Big Buddies (optional): I would like my contact information to be made available to other Big Buddies who are looking for someone to sub for them when absent. I am available the following days (check all that apply):Mondays
Tuesdays
Thursdays
Returning Big Buddies only: If you are interested in being considered as an Assistant Coordinator, indicate your availability:Mondays Tuesdays Thursdays not this time 
 

By submitting this form, I acknowledge that

  • My parent/guardian and I have read the description of the Reading Buddies program online or in the printed brochure. 
  • My parent/guardian and I are aware of the dates and requirements of the program.  I will arrive on time and contact the Coordinator in advance if unable to attend a meeting.
  • I agree to participate in all aspects of the program (including the interview, the training, and the weekly Big Buddy meeting) with enthusiasm and to the best of my ability. I will carefully read the Big Buddies Handbook before attending the training.
  • I will adhere to the library’s volunteer guidelines and model appropriate, respectful behavior in the library for the younger children.

 

 
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