Volunteering for the Reading Bear Society

We are always looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join the Reading Bear Society! If you are passionate about helping children succeed in school, giving adolescents the chance to become more connected with their communities, and creating connections and friendships in the city of Vancouver, then the Reading Bear opportunity is the right place for you.

 

Benefits

There are numerous reasons why volunteering for the Reading Bear Society can be beneficial:

  • Get experience in your field of study

  • Receive a letter of reference from the Reading Bear Society

  • Meet like-minded friends

  • Gain teamwork and communication skills

  • Spend time with children

  • Give back to the community

  • Improve your LinkedIn profile or resume

  • Gain a mentor, Be a mentor

  • Improve someone’s life

 

Volunteer Positions

 
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  • Fundraising: Book drives, sell greeting cards, grant applications

  • Communications: Newsletters, Emails

  • Web Design: Maintain and update the Reading Bear website

  • Social Media: Content creation, Content curation, Community management

  • Develop Educational Materials: Design & Write materials to aid literacy in children

  • Marketing: Photography, Videography, Graphic design

  • Volunteer Coordinator: Manage positions, Coordinate volunteers as needed

  • Administration: Edit documents, Collect information

  • Research: Collect data, Write reports, Design studies