Student2Student Buddy Phase1 (26S2SbudTASPH1) TAS
The Smith Family's student2student 2026 Phase1 program is a peer-to-peer reading support program which matches older Buddies with a younger student to help improve their reading skills, confidence, and enjoyment.
Overview
The Smith Family's student2student 2026 Phase1 program is a unique and effective peer-to-peer reading support program which matches older Buddies (like you!) with a younger student to help improve their reading skills, confidence, and enjoyment.
Responsibilities
* Commit to 20 min reading sessions, 2-3 times per week across an 18 week period.
* Complete a short Online Training Module, as well as attend a Training Session prior to program commencement.
* Participate in ongoing check-ins with the S2S Program Specialist throughout the reading period.
* Phase 1: May to 18 September (excludes school holidays).
To become a Student2Student Buddy you will need to:
* Be in Years 7-12 of high school
* Be under 18 years of age
* Have high literacy skills
* Have good communication skills
* Be friendly, positive and encouraging
* Appreciate the benefits of helping others, including someone from a different background
* Be able to commit to the full 18 week program
* Have access to an iPad, tablet, laptop or desktop computer with Google Chrome
* Have access to broadband internet with a speed that supports streaming
* Able to commit to 2 or 3 sessions per week - late afternoons / early evenings
* Phase 1 runs during school terms 2 & 3 (excludes school holidays)
* If you are over 16 years or will be turning 16 years during the program phase you will need a volunteer WWCC (working with children check)
Please note: The online model uses a website that is not supported by smartphones or hotspot internet.
Please also consider: the daylight-saving time difference, if applying from a different state.
Process
An interview process will take place in which a Smith Family staff member will speak to applicants about the role, and the responsibilities a Buddy will have.
Please note: This S2S buddy role is for students under the age of 18 ONLY; all volunteers will be required to have the permission and ongoing support of their Parent/Guardian.
If you think this opportunity sounds like something you could be willing to give a go, express your interest today by completing this online expression of interest. A member of the volunteering team or S2S team will be in contact with you soon.
Experience the rewards of helping someone else and use your reading skills to make a difference in the life of another student. Your reading skills could change the life of another student.
Category
Education & Training
Commitment
Regular - more than 6 months
Type Of Work
Tutoring & Coaching
Time Required
20mins reading sessions, 2-3 times per week across an 18 week period. Phase 1: 4th May to 18th September (excludes school holidays)
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