Ano ang mga dapat dalhin:

1. Isang aklat mula sa bahay, o maaari kang pumili ng isa mula sa aming cart
2. Isang kumot o upuan
3. Sunscreen at bote ng tubig para sa mainit na panahon, at jacket para sa malamig na araw.

Ano ang aasahan:

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.

Mga Benepisyo ng 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. Napakagandang pagkakataon para sa mga bata na magkaroon ng positibo at kapaki-pakinabang na karanasan kasama ang mga hayop na may iba't ibang laki at lahi.
4. Tangkilikin ang lubos na atensyon mula sa kanilang apat na paa na kaibigan.
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. Ito ay isang mahusay na aktibidad sa labas…malayo sa mga screen.

Mga Panuntunan at Inaasahan:

1. Ang isang magulang/tagapag-alaga ay dapat na kasama ang kanilang anak at nagbibigay ng lubos na atensyon sa lahat ng oras.
2. Readers must sit at a predetermined distance from the kennels.
3. Ang mga mambabasa ay hindi dapat maglagay ng mga daliri malapit o sa pamamagitan ng mga kulungan ng aso.
4. No feeding of the animals unless you have approved VCAS treats to give to animals for good behavior.

Mensahe sa mga Magulang at Tagapag-alaga:

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!

Mag-sign Up:

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.

Mga Pag-sign Up ng Grupo:

Kung ikaw ay isang grupo ng komunidad, tulad ng Scout Troops at Summer Camps, at gustong magpareserba ng karanasan sa grupo, mangyaring mag-email 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. 

Mga Pagkansela:

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.