Bookmark Reading Charity - Reading Volunteer
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Bookmark Reading is a charity helping every child to read, as fully developing these skills can greatly improve future prospects. The organisation delivers one-to-one reading programmes to children from disadvantaged backgrounds, for whom the benefits of reading can be the most transformative.
Details of the Volunteering Opportunity:
In this role, you will join reading sessions with a child between 5 and 11 years old to support them across a six-week period. As a Reading Volunteer, you will have the opportunity to develop your communication skills and work with children from a variety of backgrounds.
Typical duties include:
- Attending 30-minute one-to-one reading sessions on 2 days per week
- Read, play literacy games, and monitor the child’s progress across a six-week period
- Attend sessions both online and in-person, depending on your schedule and commitments
- Being an enthusiastic, encouraging companion for each child you are matched with
Please note, the organisation requires that you to commit to a minimum of 3 months at 1 hour a week as well as two references and a DBS check (fully funded).
Additional Benefits:
- Volunteering hours count towards the Brunel Volunteers Award and Brunel Plus.
- Volunteering achievement recognised on your HEAR Transcript
- Add work related experience to your CV and Strengthen your cover letter
- Network with employers
- Stand out in Job interviews