Reading Week

Make connections in community organizations and gain valuable experiences in elementary schools and non-profits

Do something this Reading Week

Spend it on community projects across the Lower Mainland. Last year, over 400 UBC students were mobilized at elementary schools and non-profits in Vancouver over 3 days during Reading Week.

Here's your chance to join a team of UBC students to lead elementary school students and community members in themed projects and activities. 

Reading Week Program will not be happening in 2021. Please check back in January 2022.

How to sign up:

  1. Check out the Reading Week placements below and pick your top 4.

  2. Register for your Reading Week project on Community Connect.  

  3. Get a confirmation email from us and connect with your project leaders.

2020 Reading Week placements

Waverley Elementary School

Host a Multicultural Festival for K-5 students.

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Simon Fraser Elementary School

Volunteer needed for elementary school project!

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Gordon Neighborhood House

Conduct research on food security to help inform programming.

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Real Property Division, Ministry of Citizens’ Services

Video production to highlight health and safety within the workplace,

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Vancouver Japanese Language School & Japanese Hall

Develop and promote Historic Japan Town Walking Tour while learning the hidden history of Vancouver.

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Vancouver Child and Youth Mental Health and Substance Use Local Action Team

Help Grade 7 students and parents understand the pressures and opportunities behind transitioning to high school.

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Britannia Elementary

Build and Battle: lead a small group of grade 6/7 students through a self-propelled car competition.

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411 Seniors Centre Society

Music performance and storytelling at 411 Seniors Centre Society.

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Walter Moberly Elementary School

Engage and teach grade 1-2 students.

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Learning Buddies Network

Interactive Training Video Production - Learning Buddies Network and UBC One Button Studio

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Queen Alexandra Elementary School

Host a full school takeover at a local elementary school.

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Lookout Housing Health Society

Support the Lookout Housing Health Society with Operational Tasks.

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Atira Women's Resource Society

Facilitate a community kitchen and a cultural crafts workshop.

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Options Community Services Society

Make a short video clip depicting strategies that children and youth can use to try and help them through their anxiety.

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Fraser Valley Elementary School

Lead STEAM challenge activities for students Grades K-7!

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Special Olympics BC

Develop and design new materials highlighting the Active Start and FUNdamentals Programs.

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The Bloom Group: Cordova House

Photo Essay – Engaging with Downtown East-side residents through the art of storytelling using photography

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The Mothers Matter Centre

Get involved in video production for the Indigenous HIPPY Program

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Surrey /White Rock Food Action Coalition

Seeds of Change - creating a snapshot of the food environment in the neighbourhood of White Rock/South Surrey.

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If you have questions

Contact the Centre for Community Engaged Learning about community-based opportunities, programs, and resources.

All in-person services and events have been suspended until further notice.