Start2Finish Running & Reading Club
Frequently Asked Questions for Volunteers

What are the ages of the students who participate in the Running & Reading Club?

Children in the Running & Reading Club are 6 -13 years old; from grades 1-6.

How are students selected to participate in the program?

School administrators and teachers nominate students who will benefit from the program according to the mission of Start2Finish and the selection guideline.

Do I have to run in order to volunteer?

No, you can walk to the children, encourage them as they run, and also help with the overall supervision of students during the running.

Do I have to be at the program every week?

We encourage volunteers to be at the Club consistently to build relationship and team with the children and the other volunteers. However, if you are unable to attended some sessions, notify the Club Director(s) in advance, as well as the children and let them know when you will return.

What if I am late coming to the program, can I still participate?

Yes, we need the most volunteers during the reading portion of the Club which is the second half of the program.

What are the steps to apply to volunteer?

You will need to complete an application form with two references, complete a police check for the vulnerable sector, and attend the volunteer training and orientation.

(NOTE: The process to complete a police check for the vulnerable sector varies in each city. For complete details, contact the Start2Finish office or your local police services. A fee may apply to complete the police check depending on your city).

Land Acknowledgement

We would like to acknowledge the land on which we work, and which Start2Finish operates, is part of the Treaty Lands and Territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit. For thousands of years, Indigenous peoples inhabited and cared for this land. In particular, we acknowledge the territory of the Anishinabek, Huron-Wendat, Haudenosaunee and Ojibway/Chippewa peoples; the land that is home to the Metis; and most recently, the territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation who are direct descendants of the Mississaugas of the Credit. We are grateful to have the opportunity to work on this land, and by doing so, give our respect to its first inhabitants.

We welcome you to acknowledge the land you are on https://www.whose.land/fr/

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