Reading Helper; Primary School

Overview

Reading Helpers are adult volunteers living or working within a 5 mile radius of a school that has asked for our help. You need to commit to at least an afternoon a week for a whole year during term-time, and as we invest in your training we'd appreciate it if you could stay longer. The role isn't about listening to children read, but creating a relaxed session that allows children to work alongside you to discover the joy of books.

• Provide one-to-one, in-person reading support for primary schools to help your school encourage reading for pleasure.
• Each week, sit with the same children, building relationships that go beyond the pages of a book. Follow the child’s pace, share laughter, listen deeply, and create a space where children choose reading and build essential skills for a brighter future.

• Adult volunteer living or working within a 5 mile radius of a school that has asked for our help.
• Commit to at least an afternoon a week for a whole year during term-time.

We train and support community volunteers, young people and caregivers to give children something powerful: time, connection and joy. A shared love of books and the opportunity to dream.

Time, connection and joy. A shared love of books and the opportunity to dream. Every week, our volunteers sit with the same children, building relationships that go far beyond the pages of a book.