Running & Reading Club Mentor - Toronto

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

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Employment type: Full-time
Posting language: English

Job summary

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

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 Toronto, 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: North Kipling Jr. Middle School, Tuesdays 3:00-5:00 PM Orde Street Public School, Tuesdays 3:15-5:15 PM Lord Dufferin Junior and Senior Public School, Thursdays 3:30-5:30 PM Sprucecourt Public School, Tuesdays 3:20-5:20 PM Alexander Muir/Gladstone Jr. & Sr. Public School, Thursdays 3:15-5:15 PM 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 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

What you’ll do

Requirements

Applicants must be at least 16 years old and willing to undergo a background or police records check. No running experience is required, and the posting does not specify an education requirement.