Last updated on March 26, 2008

"Book Buddies" is a volunteer program focused primarily in the lower grades. The "Book Buddy" listens to a child read for 10 to 20 minutes, giving help as needed. The teacher will provide a book, usually on the child's independent reading level (a level at which the child should know 95% of the words). Although the volunteer normally works with one child at a time, teachers occasionally ask if the volunteer would be willing to work with two or more children on the same reading level. During a one-hour period, a volunteer is likely to work individually with several different students. This may take place within the classroom or in any other convenient space - even in the hallway using two chairs. The atmosphere should be relaxed and enjoyable. The volunteer is encouraged to take time to get to know each student, their special interests, to talk about the book, etc.

A weekly one hour commitment is preferred, but not required. A half-hour session can be combined with reading to a class (Reading Enrichment).

This opportunity is sponsored by: School Volunteer Association of Bridgeport, Inc.

Volunteers will work with the following groups

Children (5-12) Students

We need volunteers who are free at these times

Monthly Weekly Weekdays

This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers

Adults (26-54) Individual Adults (55+) Young Adults (18-25)

This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests

Education & Technology Literacy

We are looking for volunteers with the following skills

Reading

I'm interested in this opportunity

Contact Person:
Joyce Goodwin, Reading Enrichment Coordinator, (phone), (email)

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Address:

280 Tesiny Avenue Bridgeport, CT 06606 (See a map)

Directions:

Directions from Merritt Parkway: Exit 48(Main Street). Proceed south, past Trumbull Shopping Park, less than 1 mile. Turn left onto Norland Ave.(1 block past Amoco gas station). Park in fenced-in lot behind the school on right. Go up steps on right side of building, closest to Main St., and enter. Go down several steps and we are in the first room on the right. Directions from I-95: Take 27A, Route 25-8 Connector, to Exit 4(Lindley St.). Turn left onto Lindley, left at Capitol Ave., and right onto Main St.(There is a traffic light at each of these intersections). Proceed north on Main about 1 mile. Tesiny Ave. intersects with Main St. at 3800 Main, but it is best to go one additional block and turn right on Norland Ave. See above. Directions from 25-8 Connector North: Take Exit 5 (Boston Ave./North Ave.). From ramp go north, away from Boston Ave./North Ave. At stop sign, veer a little left onto Summit St. and turn right onto Main St. See above.

This opportunity can also be performed in these locations:

Cities:		Bridgeport
Zip codes:		06604,   06605,   06606,   06607,   06608,   06610

Web Site: None specified

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