Interested in helping in the community while also developing new knowledge and skills?

Consider participating in this community service-learning partnership between the University Library and Foundations Learning & Skills Saskatchewan. You’ll provide one-on-one literacy support to elementary school children as a Reading Guide in Foundations Learning’s Spark program and learn from local community leaders in reflective sessions guided by University Library staff.

Along with gaining a rich service experience, you will explore aspects of literacy, information privilege, and community. As an active participant, you can potentially receive a designation on your co-curricular record upon completion of the program.

By participating in this program, you will:

• Partake in a meaningful community service-learning experience.
• Gain a deeper understanding of literacy and privilege, particularly information privilege.
• Examine your place/positionality within the university and your broader community.
• Connect with other engaged students and community members.

Requirements

• Complete a criminal record and vulnerable sector check (fee waived when accompanied by a letter from Foundations Learning).
• Watch the 1-hour long Foundations Learning orientation video.
• Participate in 3 hours of in-person Reading Guide Training from Foundations Learning.
• Meet with elementary school students to provide 30 minutes of tutoring, twice a week for 8 weeks.
• Participate in 4, 1.5-hour reflective sessions with community leaders and University Library staff.