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Getting Started and F.A.Q.

Interested in becoming a Sight Word Buster Volunteer?

How to Get Started:

  1. Fill out a New Volunteer Application to apply to our program (Note: You MUST complete an application in order to attend training).

  2. Next, we will send you a registration link.

    • New volunteers are required to attend a New Volunteer Orientation (online - 1 hr) and a New Volunteer Training Session (in-person - 2 hrs). After we receive your application, we will email you our Orientation calendar and you can register for the session that best fits your schedule. Once you have completed the Orientation, we will email you our Training Session calendar and you can register for the session that best fits your schedule.

    • Returning volunteers are required to attend a Returning Volunteer Training Session (in-person - 1 hr). Some returning volunteer sessions will take place in conjunction with a New Volunteer Training Session. At these sessions, Returning Volunteers will be able to participate in a SWB procedure refresh and act as a mentor to new volunteers.

  3. Before attending training, read and review all of the “Pre-Training Materials” found on our Volunteer Resources page.

 —  Volunteer Frequently Asked Questions  —


How much time do I have to commit as a volunteer?

At a minimum one hour, one day a week, but you can do more if you wish. Sight Word Busters is a school-year-long program lasting 30 weeks (from September to May). We ask that you commit to the entire school year.

Our substitute/trade system allows volunteers to miss sessions for appointments and vacation.

What if I have to miss a day?

If it is necessary for you to miss your scheduled time, we ask that you contact the other Busters at your school site and try to trade days, or find a substitute for that day. Your school site coordinator can help with this.

Be cognizant of the fact that one of the keys to the success of this program is the daily repetition. Please make every effort to be there at your scheduled time or find a replacement.

How much time does the Sight Word Busters training take?

The Online New Volunteer Orientation takes approximately one hour.

The In-Person Training Session takes approximately two hours.

Support videos can be viewed in the VOLUNTEER RESOURCES for additional reinforcement.

What school will I be assigned to as a volunteer?

You will be given options of schools and grade levels, based on the schools looking for volunteers.

Will I have support my first time with the students?

Our goal is to have a master volunteer accompany each volunteer during the first session. The master volunteer will model for you and then help you as you practice.

Do I need to know a lot about how to teach reading?

No. During the training you will be given enough background information to appreciate and understand the importance of sight words (also called high frequency words). You will also learn and practice the Buster Shuffle teaching strategy used by all Sight Word Busters volunteers.

Do volunteers work with all grade levels?

No. We work with transitional kindergarten, kindergarten, first, and sometimes second grades.