Ardoch Literacy Buddies

Ardoch's Literacy Buddies involves a class of primary school students (approximately 25 'Little Buddies') and their workplace volunteer "Big Buddies" exchanging monthly letter. The goal of this pen-pal program is to encourage students to read and write, provide meaningful interactions with working adult role models and to expose students to different career aspirations.

In 2014, 55 programs took place in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Perth. During the year, many Buddies get to meet face to face at a mid-year visit at school and at end of year visit at Big Buddies' workplace.

To meet growing demand, more business Big Buddy workplaces are needed.

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Ardoch Youth Foundation
Danielle Griffin
Tel: 03 9537 2414
Web: https://www.ardoch.asn.au/