• Greeting parents and children as they enter the program
  
• Signing in participants on attendance sheets
  
• Participating in the circle time portion of the program (rhymes)
  
• Organizing the materials for the craft
  
• Putting out the snack and beverages for the participants (done while the Facilitator is leading the book sharing circle)
  
• Assisting the leader in cleaning up the snack
  
• Reading a story to the children
  
• Assisting children complete their crafts, giving them encouragement and positive suggestions
  
• Keeping children occupied and happy until the return of their parents
  
• Participating in the ‘Goodbye Song’
  
• Collecting nametags from children and safely storing them for the following week
  
• Ensuring that the children remember to take home their artwork
  
• Cleaning up the kids’ craft area and bin

Time Commitment:
Family Literacy programs are usually 9 hours over an extended period of time
For the volunteer it is usually 2 hours each week for a 6 week block of time.

Benefits may include and are not restricted to:

• Enjoying young children
  
• Sharing your own expertise with those younger than you
  
• Connecting with your community
  
• Sharing your passion for reading with others
  
• Learning songs, rhymes, and activities to share with your own grandchildren
  
• Receiving special recognition