Online Reading Volunteer

Bookmark Reading

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Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring,Teaching & Training,Youth Activities

IT skills - basic, Reading & Writing

Is volunteering with Bookmark right for me? Our volunteers are all ages and from all walks of life. At Bookmark we aim to make volunteering accessible to as many people as possible, so we can help more children. • Are you over 18 and currently living in the UK? • Are you passionate about literacy and its importance? • Are you able to show enthusiasm, encouragement, empathy and patience? • Can you commit to two 30-minute sessions a week, for six consecutive weeks? • Are you willing to complete at least 3 six-week programmes a year? • Can you provide two references for your application (for safeguarding reasons)? • Do you have access to a PC, laptop or Chromebook with a webcam and internet connection (iPads, phones and/or tablets are not compatible), and do you feel relatively comfortable using technology? If NO, then you can still apply to be to volunteer on our face-to-face programmes in certain locations.

New government data shows that attainment fell further for poorer pupils this year which has widened the attainment to the largest it has been in 10 years. As a Bookmark volunteer, you’ll help to bridge this gap. You’ll: - Help children who struggle with their reading gain essential skills at a crucial age. This will prepare them to move up the school, ready to tackle new challenges without falling further behind. Three quarters of our volunteers noticed their reader become more confident with their reading. - Make learning to read fun by bringing your own personality into the sessions and getting to know your reader’s interests. It’s amazing when you introduce a book, comic or poem for the first time that they love! 90% of teachers said that pupils enjoy reading more after our programme - Give a child one-to-one attention and be a role model. Teachers have told us that children really benefit from this dedicated time and found it boosted their self-esteem and confidence as well as their reading. You can read more about this in our Impact Report. Helping a child with their reading is also really fun and rewarding. Over 60% of our volunteers said their own wellbeing had improved because of volunteering with Bookmark.

One reading programme consists of 2x 30 minutes sessions a week for 6 weeks. We ask volunteers to commit to 3x reading programmes a year.

Further location details may be provided below.

Register and apply through our website here: https://www.bookmarkreading.org/registernow