Schoolreader Volunteers Needed

FreddyMatch IP Pty; Bedford; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A national literacy charity is seeking volunteers in Bedford to support children in improving their reading skills. Volunteers will visit primary schools once a week for at least one hour, helping children on their literacy journey. Candidates must be over 18 and possess good written and spoken English. This role is perfect for those looking to make a positive impact in their community.

Qualifications

• Volunteers must be over 18 with a good level of written and spoken English.
• Commit to at least one year of volunteering.

Responsibilities

• Support children in improving their reading.
• Visit the matched school once a week for a minimum of one hour.

Job description

Change a child's life story and become a Schoolreaders volunteer!

The role

Schoolreaders is a national literacy charity in England. We find and match volunteers with local primary schools to support children in improving their reading.

Volunteers visit their matched school once a week for a minimum of one hour during the school day, working individually with children. Volunteers need to commit to at least one year of volunteering. Holidays can be taken, and volunteers must be over 18 with a good level of written and spoken English.

Need to know

DBS and safeguarding checks will be carried out by schools at no cost to the volunteer prior to starting.

Our goal is to improve literacy across the nation by creating a network of volunteers who listen to children read in their local primary schools.