Summary

Volunteer with Start2Finish and help kids in Grades 1-6 build confidence, stay active, and develop a love for reading—all while having fun!

Location

557 Queen Mary St.

Ottawa, Ontario K1K 1V9

Chance Type

Ongoing - Start Anytime

Schedule

September

About This Opportunity

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!

Program location:



Queen Mary Street Public School, 557 Queen Mary St., Ottawa On, K1K 1V9

Program Date and Time: Wednesdays 3:40 to 5:40 pm

Volunteer Requirements

Whether you meet these requirements or not, we encourage you to share your interest in us. You may still be a fit for a different opportunity with our organization.

- Willing to undergo a background or police records check
- volunteer code of conduct
- Minimum 16 years old
- Comfortable commuting to opportunity location

Causes

- Academics & Education
- Children & Youth
- Community & Social Services
- Sports & Recreation

Skills & Experience

Special Needs Teaching/Assisting Teacher assistant Tutoring Coaching Sports Coaching Mentoring Education & Schooling Other Community Development & Outreach Skills English as a Secondary Language (ESL) Teaching Volunteer Management Capacity Planning Group Facilitation Administrative Support Sports & Physical Activities Coaching & Instruction Advocacy

Tags

health leadership literacy mentorship reading sport running

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