Volunteer Running & Reading Coach/Mentor Calgary
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!
Calgary Locations to choose from:
- Erin Woods School, Wednesdays 2:40-4:40pm, 25 Erin Park Drive SE, Calgary, AB T2B 2Z9
- James Short Memorial/G.W. Skene, 3:40-5:40pm, 6333 5 Avenue SE, Calgary, AB T2A 3V7
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
Years of experience (Optional)
- 1 - 2 years of experience