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Volunteer Reader to work with primary school children

Schoolreaders

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Volunteers needed to listen to children read in Slough!

One in four children leave primary school unable to read to the expected standard. This means they are unable to fully access their secondary education which will have a life-long impact on their opportunities.

Schoolreaders is a national child literacy charity that recruits volunteers to go into local primary schools to listen to children read. We are calling out for more volunteers across Slough and the surrounding areas. If you can spare just an hour a week, you could change a child’s life story.

Volunteers visit their matched school once a week for an hour or two during the school day where they listen to children read, which helps to improve their reading ability, their comprehension and also their enjoyment of reading. Often our volunteers read with children who need extra support or who do not have anyone to read to outside of their classroom.

Volunteers need to be over 18, have good written and spoken English and enjoy spending time with children. They do not need to have any specific skills or prior experience but will need to have a DBS check carried out, at no cost to themselves. They need to commit to staying at their school for a full year but holidays can be taken during this time.

To find out more, visit Schoolreaders.org.

Community Work,Youth Work,Employee & Group Volunteering

Reading & Writing

Volunteers will need to enjoy spending time with primary aged children and have a good level of written and spoken English. No other skills necessary!

Training is provided. Volunteer forums are held regularly where volunteers can meet each other, learn new reader skills and get support from Schoolreaders. Many of our volunteers enjoy being part of the school community, meeting other volunteers and being part of a child's reading journey.

Volunteers will need to commit to one hour a week at their matched school during term time, for at least one year from when they start. But taking holidays or appointments during this time is absolutely fine.

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Schoolreaders matches volunteers to an appropriate school after an initial application and phone interview. We discuss disability or access requirements at the interview stage, and ensure they are matched to a school that can meet those requirements.

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