Reading Volunteers 2026 Programme

Baker Tilly Staples Rodway; Hastings; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable trust in Hastings, New Zealand, is seeking a Reading Support Volunteer to help primary age children develop a love for reading. You will work one-on-one with two students each week, creating a supportive environment and encouraging reading through various activities. Ideal candidates should have a passion for reading, excellent communication skills, and a positive attitude. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact in your community.

Qualifications

• A passion for reading and a desire to help others improve their reading skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to pass a police vetting check.

Responsibilities

• Support tamariki to develop a love of reading by providing one hour per week.
• Create a safe and supportive learning environment for learners.
• Maintain accurate records of learners' progress.

Skills

Passion for reading

Excellent communication

Patience

Empathy

Flexibility

Job description

About Us...

Pānui Mai | Read to Me is a registered charitable trust. Our purpose is to inspire a passion for reading in tamariki, particularly primary age children through a reading support volunteer service for schools to support tamariki who need additional support with their reading.

After completing a third successful year partnering with 17 primary schools in Hastings, Napier and rural Hawke's Bay, we are excited about growing the programme further in 2026.

About the role...

A Reading Support Volunteer will support primary age children to develop a love for reading and improve their reading skills. This is a great opportunity to make a positive impact in your community. Key responsibilities will include -

• Support tamariki to develop a love of reading by providing one hour per week, which will involve working with two different students each on a one‑on‑one basis for 30 minutes each during school hours (total 1 hour per week committment)
• Create a safe and supportive learning environment for learners
• Encourage and promote a love for reading through various activities such as book discussions, storytelling, and book clubs
• Collaborate with the program coordinator and other volunteers to develop and implement effective reading programs
• Maintain accurate records of learners' progress and report to the program coordinator
• Attend program meetings and training sessions as required
• Have fun!!!!!

About you...

• A passion for reading and a desire to help others improve their reading skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Patience, empathy, and a positive attitude towards learning
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and respect learners' privacy
• Flexibility and willingness to adapt to different learning styles and needs
• Ability to pass a police vetting check

Time Commitment

Volunteers are required to commit to at least 1 hour per week during school hours for the duration of the programme. The 2026 Pānui Mai programme will run in Terms 2 and 3, starting 20th April - 25th September 2026. If you can't commit to every single week, but could do most weeks please do still apply.

If this all sounds like you, we would love to hear from you today!
http://www.panuimai.com/