Volunteer with Literacy Pirates, a social mobility charity supporting children aged 9–13 who are falling behind in literacy and have fewer opportunities outside school.
By volunteering with us, you will work directly with children in small groups, helping them build confidence in reading and writing and celebrating their achievements along the way.
Key information
- Start Date: 14th September 2026
- End Date: 11th June 2027
- Volunteer: Weekly, Fortnightly, Monthly
- Availability: Monday PM, Tuesday PM, Wednesday PM, Thursday AM, Friday PM
- Tasks: Support children during online after-school sessions
Encourage reading, writing and participation
Help create a positive, playful and supportive environment
All sessions are led by staff, so your focus is entirely on supporting the children. - Training: volunteers receive training online, all self-served.
- Interests: Children, Education, Social care, Young people
- Suitability: 16-17 year olds
- Activities: Coaching, Mentoring, Virtual Volunteering, Youth work
- DBS Check: Yes
- Are Volunteer Expenses Reimbursed?: Yes
Encourage reading, writing and participation
Help create a positive, playful and supportive environment
All sessions are led by staff, so your focus is entirely on supporting the children.