Schoolreaders Volunteer

Schoolreaders

Key information

Places available

Location

Hexham primary schools

Commitment

Volunteers normally visit school once a week for 1 hour, although you are welcome to do as many hours as you wish! We ask volunteers to commit to volunteering for 1 year, although holidays can of course be taken in this time. We get regular feedback from our Schoolreaders volunteers and their comments overwhelmingly show how much they are enjoying the experience. Many describe their school visits as the highlight of their week and comment on how satisfying it is to see the positive impact that a little of their time has on the children. ‘I look forward to going to School every week and the children always greet me enthusiastically and are very friendly towards me, as are the Staff. It is very rewarding knowing that I am playing a small part towards helping the children and makes me feel that my contributions are valued and important.’ - A volunteer at a Lincolnshire School

Activities

Education

Skills

Reading & Writing

Causes

Children

Education

Education, Mental Wellbeing

Role description

Schoolreaders volunteers are matched with a local primary school and visit once a week in term time for an hour or two. They read individually with children to help improve their reading skills, their comprehension, their enjoyment of reading and also their social skills. Whilst this is a term time opportunity, holidays can be taken in this time.

For more information and to apply, visit www.schoolreaders.org or contact Susan Lawrie at s.lawrie@schoolreaders.org

Desired Qualities

No qualifications or experience required. Schoolreaders volunteers do need to be able to speak, write and read fluently in English, enjoy spending time with children, be committed to the role and dependable. Volunteers must be over the age of 18 and willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

How your time will help our organisation