Volunteer Running & Reading Coach/Mentor Toronto

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:
✅ 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 Locations to choose from:

North Kipling Jr. Middle School, 2 Rowntree Rd., Toronto ON M9V 5C7

Thorncliffe Park Public School, 80 Thorncliffe Park Dr., Toronto ON M4H 1K3

Lord Dufferin Junior and Senior Public School, 350 Parliament St., Toronto ON M5A 2Z7
Sprucecourt Public School, 70 Spruce St, Toronto, ON M5A 2J1

Alexander Muir/Gladstone Jr. & Sr. Public School, 108 Gladstone Ave, Toronto, ON M6J 3L2

Training will be provided

Required Skills:

• Leadership
• Verbal communication
• Active listening
• Enthusiastic engagement
• Problem solving
• Time Management
• Group facilitation
• Teamwork
• Experience working with children is beneficial

Benefits

• Give back to the community in a meaningful way
• Gain personal satisfaction
• Meet new people and develop friendships and professional contacts
• Skill and personal development
• Build self-esteem
• Challenge yourself and experience personal growth
• Develop a sense of accomplishment
• Reference letter upon request (minimum 1 term volunteering required)
• Enhance your health and well-being
• Have fun!