To support primary school children with reading by creating a relaxed session that allows children to work alongside you to discover the joy of books.
Key information
- Duration: Ongoing
- Start Date: 14th January 2026
- Volunteer: Weekly
- Availability: Monday PM, Tuesday PM, Wednesday PM, Thursday PM, Friday PM
- Tasks: 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.
- Training: Full training provided via live Zoom sessions
Ongoing learning/development opportunities
Ongoing support from a named support rep
Online resources and community - Requirements: Willing to travel by public transport or find own way to volunteering location
- Skill And Qualifications Required: You need to feel comfortable being in a busy school environment, be able to complete an enhanced level DBS check and have a love of reading you want to share.
16 and overs can apply for this role.
Volunteer expenses will be provided.
The role will be made as accessible as possible and will communicate to find appropriate schools that can support this. - Interests: Children, Education, Literacy
- Suitability: 16-17 year olds
- Activities: Teaching
- Skills: Listening, Talking to others
- Home Based: No
- DBS Check: Yes
- Are Volunteer Expenses Reimbursed?: Yes
- Accessibility: Step free access clearly signposted into the building, Accessible toilets
Ongoing learning/development opportunities
Ongoing support from a named support rep
Online resources and community
16 and overs can apply for this role.
Volunteer expenses will be provided.
The role will be made as accessible as possible and will communicate to find appropriate schools that can support this.