Virtual Story Time

Last date was Thursday, November 19th, 2020 from 11:00am to 3:00pm (ET)
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Virtual Story Time Volunteers Needed! Are you interested in volunteering with the Maryland SPCA? Would you like to give back and help pets and people?We have a virtual opportunity for you! The Maryland SPCA is re-creating our Wagging Tales Reading Hour virtually. Kiddos aged 5-10 will log on to their computers on Thursday afternoons to read to pets. This will give students the opportunity to connect with pets and practice their reading skills in a non-judgmental and positive space.Volunteers will have the opportunity to help children foster love and compassion towards animals help young readers flourish, and boost morale in our community.    Volunteers are needed Thursdays afternoon from 3:45 - 4:30pm beginning on October 1st for 10 weeks. Volunteers can sign up to volunteer for as many or few virtual story times as they would like, a 10 week commitment is not required. Volunteers do need the following: 
  • Have a pet in your home (cats, dogs, rabbits, hedgehogs, parrokeets, etc! are welcome)
  • Be able to log on to Zoom
  • Have a pet who will stay in one room for a 15 minute time period with minimal movement (taking a nap or enjoying a snack is perfect!)
  • Have a webcam which can be positioned on your pet(s)
     FAQ’s·        Do I have to be able to volunteer for each reading session? No! You can volunteer for one session or all of the sessions.·        I need service learning hours for high school or college. Would this count? Yes, absolutely. Any time spent virtually volunteer for Wagging Tales will count towards service learning hours.·        How does virtually reading to the animals actually help children become better readers? This article from Scholastic explains how children who are learning to read benefit from reading aloud to pets.  https://www.scholastic.com/parents/books-and-reading/raise-a-reader-blog/4-ways-reading-aloud-to-animals-can-help-build-your-childs.html·        Could I do this with a smartphone? Yes, you can log on to Zoom via a smartphone.·        Will training be provided? Yes, we will have a training session for anyone who would like to volunteer for Wagging Tales.·        I’m not in Maryland. That’s fine! As long as you can log on to Zoom from 3:45 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. EST onThursdays, we’d love to have you volunteer with us.·        What’s my next step? Email volunteer@mdspca.org and let us know that you’d like to volunteer for Wagging Tales Reading Hour.·        I have a friend who might be interested in volunteering. What should I do? Feel free to forward this email if your friend(s) would be interested in volunteering.·        I know a child who might be interested in reading to the animals. How can I connect them to the program? Email the Humane Education team at the Maryland SPCA at HumaneEd@mdspca.org. 
 
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Wondering if you should register to volunteer? Based on the CDC guidelines, we are asking you the following questions:
  1. Have you been exposed to someone who has been diagnosed with COVID-19? See the CDC’s risk assessment guidance.

  2. Do you have symptoms consistent with COVID-19? Symptoms can include a cough or shortness of breath or at least two of the following: Fever, Chills, Repeated shaking with chills, Muscle pain, Headache, Sore throat, New loss of taste or smell. See the CDC’s symptom information.

If you answered "yes" to any of those questions, we ask you not to register. We are doing all we can to align with best practices and keep our community healthy.
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