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

In-Person

Kingston, Ontario

When

Opportunity Type

Ongoing - Start Anytime

Schedule

Immediately

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).

Running from October to May, 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

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- Participate in fun fitness activities

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- Read one-on-one with children

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- Help serve healthy snacks

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- 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 locations to choose from:

- Molly Brant Elementary School, 30 Lyons Street, Kingston, ON, K7K 0J5
- John Graves Simcoe Public School,



90 Wiley Street, Kingston, ON K7K 5B4
- Ecole Polson Park Public School, 165 Robert Wallace Dr, Kingston, ON K7M 1Y3
- Rideau Heights Public School, 77 Maccauley Street, Kingston, ON K7K 2V8

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 chance with our organization.
- Minimum 16 years old
- Willing to undergo a background or police records check
- volunteer code of conduct

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

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