Reading Helpers

Volunteer Wessex; Winchester; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated charity with over 50 years of experience in nurturing children's love for reading! As a Reading Helper, you will volunteer in local primary schools, providing essential support to children and helping them develop their reading skills. This rewarding role requires a passion for reading, a commitment to regular weekly sessions, and a willingness to engage in training. You'll make a meaningful difference in the lives of young learners while enjoying the fulfillment that comes from giving back to your community. If you want to inspire the next generation of readers, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Travel expenses reimbursed (up to 5 miles)

Qualifications

• Must have a love of reading and be comfortable in school settings.
• Willingness to participate in online training sessions is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support children in local primary schools to foster a love of reading.
• Make a regular weekly commitment to assist the same children.

Skills

Love of reading

Comfortable in a school environment

Willingness to participate in training

Ability to complete enhanced DBS

Regular weekly commitment

Job description

Reading Helpers

Do you have a spare few hours each week?

Could you go into a local primary school and support the same few children each week to grow a love of reading?

If you have answered yes to these questions, we would love to hear from you!

Coram Beanstalk, a charity with 50 years’ experience of supporting children to grow a love of reading, are looking for volunteers in Winchester to go into local partner primary schools and support children to grow a love of reading.

Skills

• You need to have a love of reading.
• Feel comfortable in a school environment.
• Be willing to participate in our online training sessions.
• Be able to complete an enhanced DBS (with our support).
• Be able to make a regular, weekly commitment.
• Expenses reimbursed: We cover travel expenses up to 5 miles.