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Volunteer Running & Reading Coach/Mentor Ottawa
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:
Our Lady of Victory School, 1175 Soderlind Street, Ottawa, ON K2C 3B3
Assumption Catholic School, 236 Lévis Ave, Vanier, ON K1L 6H8
Robert E. Wilson Public School, 373 McArthur Ave., Vanier ON K1L 6N5
Queen Mary Street Public School, 557 Queen Mary Street, Ottawa ON K1K 1V9
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!
Required career level
- Volunteer