Reading Buddies
Welcome to the Meadows Elementary School Reading Buddies Program!
This volunteer program is being coordinated by the Midtown Community Services Board. If you have any questions, please contact Mother Jenn Allen at jallen@episcopal-ks.org.
1.
What is your full name?
2.
What is your address?
3.
What is your preferred phone number?
4.
What is your email address?
5.
What is your preferred age range for your student (select all that apply)?
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6.
What days and time are you available (available times are 8:30 to 3:40 Monday through Friday and 3:30 to 5:00 for 2nd to 5th grade T-W-Th)
7.
What is your ability to commit to a 30 minute reading session?
We have the ability to find some substitutes, but the kids will begin to count on a regular presence.
I am willing to commit to reading on a weekly basis
I would like to buddy up with a reading buddy and volunteer every other week
I would like to fill in as needed, as a substitute
Other (please specify)
8.
What is your level of experience?
I have taught reading professionally in Topeka Public Schools
I have taught reading professionally elsewhere
I have taught reading as a volunteer
I have participated in a reading program like this
Other (please specify)
None of the above
9.
What is your comfort level with reading with children?
I am ready to start right now!
I am ready to start with a little orientation
I would be ready to start if I could shadow someone first
Other (please specify)
10.
Will you agree to the following COVID policies (A checked response indicates your willingness to follow that policy)?
I will wear a mask at all times
If I have contact with someone who tests positive for COVID, I will notify Mother Jenn and not participate in the program for 10 days
If I test positive for COVID, I will notify the school and Mother Jenn immediately
If I have symptoms of COVID (Fever or chills, Cough, Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, Fatigue, Muscle or body aches, Headache, New loss of taste or smell, Sore throat, Congestion or runny nose, Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhea) I will notify Mother Jenn and not participate in the program until I have been cleared by a physician.
I understand that vaccination is not required for participation, but that rule may change. I agree to provide my vaccination status on request.