Communities in Schools of Chatham CountyLunch or Reading Buddy
Lunch Buddies provide students in grades K-5 a positive one-to-one relationship with a caring adult for support, attention and friendship by enjoying lunch together.
Students in grades K-5 · Volunteers have the opportunity to go and have a lunch or read with a student on a weekly basis. Reading buddies spend 30min-1hr a week reading to students.
From cischatham.org/general-youth-services ↗About this program
CISCC extends our services to students that may not be reached through our three traditional school sites Virginia Cross Elementary, Siler City Elementary, and Chatham Middle School. General Youth Services focuses on Pittsboro Elementary, Horton Middle School, and other schools in North Chatham County.
Lunch Buddies provide students in grades K-5 a positive one-to-one relationship with a caring adult for support, attention and friendship by enjoying lunch together. Reading buddies spend 30min-1hr a week reading to students and doing helpful exercises to accelerate reading abilities. Volunteers have the opportunity to go and have a lunch or read with a student on a weekly basis.
Questions
What are the requirements for becoming a Lunch or Reading Buddy?
Must be at least 18 years of age and have a driver's license. Registering as a volunteer on-line with Chatham County Schools and complete background check via App-Garden. Complete Information & Reference form. Attend one 45 minute in-person training session. Complete a free online Child Maltreatment Training course. Note: A brief training will be provided by our Volunteer Coordinator, Shirille Lee.
Who do Lunch Buddies serve?
Lunch Buddies provide students in grades K-5 a positive one-to-one relationship with a caring adult for support, attention and friendship by enjoying lunch together.
How much time do Reading Buddies spend with students?
Reading buddies spend 30min-1hr a week reading to students and doing helpful exercises to accelerate reading abilities.
Details
- Who
- Students in grades K-5
- When
- Volunteers have the opportunity to go and have a lunch or read with a student on a weekly basis. Reading buddies spend 30min-1hr a week reading to students.
- Ages
- Grades K-5
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