The back-to-school season has arrived. Get onboard with tutoring kids in reading.
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Mentor a struggling reader and unlock the pleasure and power of reading. A little of your time makes a big difference.

Time Well Spent
Our volunteer mentors love helping kids crack the code of reading, building fluency, vocabulary and strategies to read more and read better. Over 70% of them return.
What Our Partners Are Saying
Seeing their eyes light up, hearing giggles and the magic of a thank you – no amount of money can replace what sharing that moment with a wee scholar gives you. It is magic.
Vicki Gard
ELF Volunteer
The ELF volunteers are amazing individuals who build healthy relationships with our students and school community.
Beth Ryder
Principal, Assiniboine Avenue Elementary School
I have seen a huge improvement in my son's reading and his confidence and joy of reading. Thank you to all of the volunteers!
ELF Parent
We make volunteering easy. The children make it meaningful.
How It Works
Volunteers like you are changing the story about New Brunswick’s literacy crisis one child at a time. To ensure your contribution has the greatest impact, we empower our volunteers with training and resources so you feel confident and supported.
The first step is to fill out a simple application form. As COVID-19 is changing the way we do business, we will provide you more information on volunteering options after we receive your registration.



Volunteer News
Sign up for an information session on our virtual ELF @ Home program.
Read MoreWe've interviewed our volunteers to see how they feel about donating their time to our program, here is just one account.
Read MoreElementary Literacy launching new virtual program: ELF @ Home
Read MoreAs our organization continues to adjust to our new normal, we want to thank our network; from our dedicated volunteers and school coordinators, to funders and community partners for what was shaping up to be another successful year for Elementary Literacy.
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