Qué llevar:

1. Un libro de casa, o puedes seleccionar uno de nuestro carrito.
2. Una manta o una silla
3. Protector solar y botella de agua para los días cálidos, y una chamarra para los días frescos.

Qué esperar:

1. Loud Noises:  Dogs can bark loudly and sometimes abruptly.  But oftentimes barking is a greeting and should settle down once the reading begins.
2. Stinky Smells:  It’s a fact that animals go to the bathroom like people do.  Kids may see and smell dog poop until shelter personnel can come by and take care of it.

Beneficios del programa:

1. No judgement.  Kids can read at whatever speed they wish and they won’t be judged for making mistakes.  This can be a big confidence builder.
2. Practice reading aloud.  Many schools require children to read aloud as a curriculum requirement.  This activity can help prepare them.
3. Excelente oportunidad para que los niños tengan una experiencia positiva y gratificante con animales de diferentes tamaños y razas.
4. Disfruta de toda la atención de tus amigos de cuatro patas.
5. Parents can take pictures and post images on social media.  You can tag @VCAnimalServices o @VCASrescuereaders.  This could even help animals get adopted if your friends see an animal they like!
6. Es una actividad al aire libre estupenda... lejos de las pantallas.

Reglas y expectativas:

1. Los padres o tutores deben estar con sus hijos y prestarles toda su atención en todo momento.
2. Readers must sit at a predetermined distance from the kennels.
3. Los lectores no deben acercar los dedos a las rejas de la jaula ni introducirlos entre ellas.
4. No feeding of the animals unless you have approved VCAS treats to give to animals for good behavior.

Mensaje para padres y tutores:

When you arrive for Rescue Readers at the Camarillo Shelter, please park along Aviation Drive to allow priority parking in our parking lot for those with critical/urgent needs.  When you arrive for Rescue Readers at the Simi Valley Shelter, please park in the designated area.  If other children are accompanying you, ensure you have the ability to render attention to each child without the assistance of VCAS personnel.  Parents are encouraged to take pictures and you are welcome to post them on social media!

Regístrese:

Please use the links below to sign up.  If you signed up for a session but cannot make it, please use the confirmation link emailed to you to cancel.  This way others can take the space for that day.  Thank you!

• Sign-up for Rescue Readers at the CAMARILLO ANIMAL SHELTER.
• Sign-up for Rescue Readers at the SIMI VALLEY ANIMAL SHELTER.

Inscripciones grupales:

Si usted pertenece a un grupo comunitario, como una tropa de Scouts o un campamento de verano, y desea reservar una experiencia para grupos, envíe un correo electrónico a VCAR.Volunteer@venturacounty.gov and let us what group you are with and how many kids and adults will be attending.  Please know that we can only accommodates special groups at the Camarillo Shelter due to space limitation. 

Cancelaciones:

Rescue Readers will be cancelled during all federal holidays as well as during inclement weather events (primarily heat waves and rain).

Questions:

If you have questions or need more information, please contact our VCAS Volunteer Program leads at VCAR.Volunteer@venturacounty.gov.