This year, for the 7th year in a row, Mayor Brown hosted his Kids Summer Reading Challenge, where students were asked to read 7 books over the summer and write a summary on each. As a reward, the students are invited to a prize ceremony, which will be held on Saturday, October 18th at the Buffalo Convention Center
In order to make this event successful, over 300 volunteers are needed. There are a variety of tasks to accommodate all ages and physical abilities. Both teen and adult volunteers are welcome.
There are three volunteer opportunities available:
1) Moving Prizes: Wednesday, October 15th - 12 - 1 PM. Able-bodied volunteers are needed to help carry bicycles (many small children's sizes) from City Hall to the Convention Center (We will be raffling the bicycles and want to keep them in pristine condition).
2) Set Up: Friday, October 17th from 10 AM to 6 PM at the Buffalo Convention Center. Please consider helping on your lunch break or after work.
3) Prize Ceremony: Saturday, October 18th. Volunteers are needed anytime from 10 AM - 4 PM. Different tasks include registration and certificate and prize distribution. There will be both sitting and moving tasks available for those with varying physical abilities.
This is a great volunteer opportunity for both adults and also for teens and college students who need community service hours.
If you are able to help, please contact Jessica Maglietto at jmaglietto@city-buffalo.com or X4172.
