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Title

Coram Beanstalk Reading Helper (Primary School)

Organisation

Coram Beanstalk

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Short Description

Help a child at a local school become a reader by providing 1:1 encouragement and support.

What you will be doing

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.

The role isn't about listening to children read, but creating a relaxed session that allows children to work alongside you to discover the joy of books.

Activities

Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring,Teaching & Training

Skills & Attributes

Language Skills, Reading & Writing

Skills Description

Reliability, proactive, confident reader, comfortable in a busy school environment

What is in it for you

Full training Enhanced DBS Ongoing learning & development opportunities Access to resources and an online community of support

Time Commitment

Minimum of 1 consistent weekday afternoon throughout the school year. As we invest in your training we'd appreciate it if you can dedicate at least one full year to volunteering with us. Many of our volunteers stay much longer!

Driving Licence & Vehicle Required

Travel Expenses

Available in multiple locations

Further location details may be provided below.

Contact Person

Gillian Sherwood

Role Address

Schools across Hackney

Postcode (See Google maps below)

Directions

School and directions provided after volunteers register their interest in the role

Number of volunteers required

How to find out more

Application Process

Application Form

ID Check

Disclosure Barring Service (DBS)

References

Informal Discussion (may include an interview)

Support you will receive

Wheelchair Access

Disability and Access Support

We do our best to place volunteers in schools which can meet their access requirements.

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Role Type

One off event

For Individuals

For Groups

Short Term

Virtual Volunteering

Suitable For

18+

We Welcome

We welcome and/or have the resources to support:

We welcome volunteers aged 18+. An enhanced DBS check is required due to working 1:1 with children, and we cover the cost and coordination of this.

Covid Safe

All schools have Covid-safe guidance, which volunteers will be expected to adhere to.

Location

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How Long Do I Have To Volunteer For?

You need to commit to a regular volunteering opportunity of around an hour a week. The table below shows the commitment required for each level of the DofE.

Bronze

Minimum time: 3 or 6 months

You must do one of your volunteering, Physical or Skills sections for 6 months, the others for 3.

Silver

Minimum time: 6 or 12 months

If you heven't achieved your Bronze Award, you must extend your volunteering or the longer of your Physical or Skills sections to 12 months.

Gold

Minimum time: 12 or 18 months

If you heven't achieved your Silver Award, you must extend your volunteering or the longer of your Physical or Skills sections to 18 months.

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