We depend on volunteer teachers and currently, there are only 12 of them, mostly retirees. Later, Dr Toh surprised some 15 children from the children's home by reading a story entitled The Mouse and the Lion to them. In his speech, he praised the club for helping the state to promote the reading habit and offering equal opportunies to children, especially disadvantaged ones. On another matter, Dr Toh expressed disappointment with the poor response to the Friends of the Penang Library which had only 20 members. The Kiwanis centre is appealing for donations, educational toys and books.
Teachers can also volunteer their services.