要带什么

1. 从家里带一本书，或从我们的购物车中选择一本书
2. 毯子或椅子
3. 天气暖和时带防晒霜和水壶，天气凉爽时带外套。.

期待什么？

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.

计划优势：

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. 这是让孩子们与不同体型和品种的动物接触，获得积极有益体验的绝佳机会。.
4. 享受来自四条腿朋友的无微不至的关怀。.
5. Parents can take pictures and post images on social media.  You can tag @VCAnimalServices 或 @VCASrescuereaders.  This could even help animals get adopted if your friends see an animal they like!
6. 这是一项很棒的户外活动......远离屏幕。.

规则与期望：

1. 家长/监护人必须与孩子在一起，并始终给予全神贯注的关注。.
2. Readers must sit at a predetermined distance from the kennels.
3. 读者不得将手指靠近或穿过狗舍栏杆。.
4. No feeding of the animals unless you have approved VCAS treats to give to animals for good behavior.

给家长和监护人的信息

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!

注册：

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.

团体报名：

如果您是社区团体，如童子军和夏令营，并希望预订团体体验，请发送电子邮件至 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. 

取消：

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.