Running & Reading Club Mentor - Guelph

Guelph, ON
On-site
Posted Oct 16, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Posting language: English
Working hours: 2 hours per week
Seniority: Entry level

Job summary

Support children in Grades 1–6 through after-school fitness activities, one-on-one reading, healthy snack service, and literacy games. Help students build confidence, stay active, strengthen literacy, and develop positive relationships with peers and mentors.

Job details

Summary Volunteer with Start2Finish and help kids in Grades 1-6 build confidence, stay active, and develop a love for reading—all while having fun! Location In-Person Guelph, Ontario When Opportunity Type Ongoing - Start Anytime Schedule Immediately About This Opportunity 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! Program locations to choose from: Willow Road Public School, 125 Willow Rd., Guelph ON N1H 1W5 Gateway Drive Public School, 33 Gateway Dr, Guelph, ON N1H 6X1 Brant Avenue Public School, 64 Brant Avenue, Guelph ON N1E 1G2 Volunteer Requirements Whether you meet these requirements or not, we encourage you to share your interest in us. You may still be a fit for a different opportunity with our organization. Minimum 16 years old Willing to undergo a background or police records check volunteer code of conduct Causes Academics & Education Children & Youth Community & Social Services Sports & Recreation Skills & Experience Special Needs Teaching/Assisting Teacher assistant Tutoring Coaching Sports Coaching Mentoring Education & Schooling Other Community Development & Outreach Skills English as a Secondary Language (ESL) Teaching Volunteer Management Capacity Planning Group Facilitation Administrative Support Sports & Physical Activities Coaching & Instruction Advocacy Tags community toronto education leadership wellness team building literacy mentorship experience weekly instagram youth empowerment social justice nonprofitsupport community connection family and children's services working with children healthy living access poverty reduction making a difference

What you’ll do

Requirements

Volunteers must be at least 16 years old and willing to undergo a background or police records check. A volunteer code of conduct applies; no running experience or formal education credential is specified.