Every child needs an angel...
READING ALOUD to children requires dedicated trained individuals to volunteer. The Pyjama Foundation recruits its volunteers through an interview and screening process prior to taking a training program.
The training is designed to equip volunteers to carry out the functions of a
Pyjama Angel as defined and directed, visiting allocated foster children in
their homes each week to read books, play games and enjoy craft
activities.
Angels have a duty of care and need to be mindful of confidentiality respecting
the individual’s rights
Each Volunteer Angel works on building a relationship with the child, through
READING ALOUD and hence, assists in developing the child’s imagination,
creativity and individuality.
- build a solid reading foundation
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- improve
- encourage self expression
- stimulate
- improve motor skills and coordination
- expand general knowledge
The range and professional qualifications of our angels is diverse and they are made up of business and academic professionals and students. Applications for Volunteer Angels are accepted from individuals over 18 years of age.
As of October 2007, 302 Volunteer Angels have been trained
- 200 Angels are READING ALOUD weekly
- 350 children have been placed with an Angel
- 2000 books are real loud to children each week
- 450 children are in our program
