Volunteer with Schoolreaders
Volunteer with Schoolreaders
If you have an hour or two to spare, have you considered volunteering? If you are concerned about committing regular hours every week when we have school holidays to consider, Schoolreaders is the perfect option.
Make a Difference to a Child’s Life-Chances: Volunteer with Schoolreaders Today
Imagine the joy of helping a child unlock the doors to a world of reading. We need more volunteers, like you, to support children’s literacy in Worcestershire.
Schoolreaders, a national charity dedicated to improving children’s literacy, is seeking volunteers to provide vital reading support to primary school children who need it the most.
Currently, one in four children are leaving primary school each year unable to read to the expected standard1. This means they cannot fully access their secondary education, which will have life-long consequences. By placing reading volunteers into primary schools, children can explore books and develop a love of reading increasing their opportunities in later life.
Schoolreaders recruits and places volunteers into a local primary school to provide regular one-to-one reading support. The need for Schoolreaders volunteers has never been greater. There are currently more than 27,000 children receiving this support from a Schoolreaders volunteer each week in term time, and with your help, we can increase that number. By dedicating just an hour a week, volunteers can make a significant impact on a child’s reading ability, boosting their confidence and lighting the path to a brighter future.
“I love volunteering with Schoolreaders, and it is incredibly rewarding to see the impact we have on the children’s lives.” said Sebastian, a current volunteer in Derbyshire.
“I have focused quite a bit of my time with Reception and Year 1 children who are finding reading more difficult. One little boy has really improved, and it has been very rewarding to see him enjoy reading now and feeling more confident.”
Schoolreaders matches volunteers with local schools based on their location and availability. The commitment is just one hour a week during term time for a year, making it an ideal opportunity for retirees, or those who work part-time or flexibly. No qualifications are required, applications are open to anyone with a good grasp of English, and a little time to spare.
To find out more and apply to become a volunteer, visit the website here.
About Schoolreaders:
Every child deserves the chance to learn to read well. Without reading, learning opportunities are denied. Currently one in four children leave primary school not reading to the expected standard. Schoolreaders is changing this with their proven model which provides volunteers to primary schools to support children’s reading on a one-to-one basis.
Since the charity’s formation ten years ago, Schoolreaders has provided dedicated volunteers to primary schools, ensuring that children will receive one-on-one reading time with an adult each week. Our 2,500 volunteers play a crucial role in helping children improve their literacy, boosting their confidence, increasing their love of reading, and preparing them for a lifetime of learning to come.
