Running and Reading Club Mentor/Coach: East Carling

Time Commitment: 
Short-term (0-3 months)
Deadline to Apply: 
Friday, April 24, 2026
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Make a Difference After School – Become a Running & Reading Club Mentor!

Join the fun and impact lives with the Start2Finish Running & Reading Club—a unique after-school program that promotes literacy, healthy active living, and play for children aged 6–13 (Grades 1–6).

Just one afternoon a week for two hours, you’ll support students through meaningful activities that help them stay in school, build self-confidence, and form positive relationships with peers and mentors.

You don’t need to be a runner—there’s a role for everyone!

As a Volunteer Mentor, you’ll:
- Participate in fun fitness activities

-Read one-on-one with children

-Help serve healthy snacks

-Lead or support engaging literacy games and activities

With your support, students will feel seen, supported, and empowered to dream big. Be the reason a child discovers their confidence and a brighter future!

Training will be provided

Required Skills:

Leadership

Verbal communication

Enthusiastic engagement

Problem solving

Group facilitation

Teamwork

Experience working with children is beneficial

Benefits:

Give back to the community in a meaningful way

Meet new people and develop friendships and professional contacts

Skill and personal development

Develop a sense of accomplishment

Reference letter upon request (minimum 1 term volunteering required)

Enhance your health and well-being

Have fun!

Required Qualifications/Training: 
Training will be provided
Skills Preferred: 
Leadership
active listening
Enthusiastic engagement
takes initiative
experience with children
Additional Opportunity Information: 
Benefits Give back to the community in a meaningful way Meet new people and develop friendships and professional contacts Skill and personal development Develop a sense of accomplishment Reference letter upon request (minimum 1 term volunteering required) Enhance your health and well-being Have fun! How will the organization benefit? Volunteers play a vital role in Start2Finish fulfilling its strategic plan and mission to provide Canadian children with access to educational support.

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