Our in-person Running & Reading Club happens once a week after school at partner elementary schools. The program is targeted for students in grades 1-6 and is free of cost. The goal of the program is to increase physical activity and literacy levels amongst students to set them up for success as they graduate into middle/high school and beyond. The program is 2 hours long and includes a warm up, running workout, stretching, games, a healthy snack, word of the day and reading/journal time. The students are working towards an end of year 5km race & reading challenge.

Volunteer opportunity locations include:

• St. Louis Elementary School, 1450 Lewisham Drive, Mississauga ON, L5J 3R3
• St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Elementary, 2350 Hurontario St, Mississauga, ON L5B 1N1
• St. Raymond Elementary School, 5735 Whitehorn Ave, Mississauga, ON L5V 2A9
• St. Valentine Elementary School, 5610 Heatherleigh Ave, Mississauga, ON L5V 2V7
• St. Alfred Separate School, 3341 Havenwood Dr, Mississauga, ON L4X 2M2

• Genuine interest in supporting and mentoring children in grades 1-6.
• Ability to actively participate in and lead running and fitness activities.
• Ability to assist children with reading activities, including one-on-one reading sessions.
• Clear and effective verbal communication.
• Patience in working with children of varying skill levels and learning style
• Punctuality and consistency in attendance.
• Commitment to the program schedule and the children you will be working with.
• Ability to work collaboratively with program staff and other volunteers.

Orientation about Start2Finish and training for the volunteer position will be provided.