Literacy Pirates
Volunteer with Children | Reading & Writing Support | Online or in Hackney
What will you do?
Support children during online or in-person 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.
What is the commitment?
We ask for just one afternoon a month, with the flexibility to choose the sessions that suit you.
Sessions run every weekday during term-time but please note, we do not run sessions during half terms or the Christmas, Easter and Summer holidays.
Online: 3:45–6:15 p.m.
Hackney: 3:45–6:45 p.m.
What difference you will make
Looking for a meaningful volunteering opportunity?
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.
What additional skills or experience you should have
Who can apply?
Aged 16+
UK resident
Complete a criminal background check (we cover the cost of this)
For online volunteering: access to a laptop or desktop computer with a working webcam and microphone (mobile devices are unsuitable for this role).
No experience is required to become a volunteer – just a desire to help children develop their reading and writing skills!
What training we will provide for you
Full training provided. All completed online.
What you will get out of volunteering for us
What will you gain?
Full training and ongoing support
Experience working with children
Communication, leadership and problem-solving skills
Hands on experience with a national literacy charity
Volunteer discounts, get exclusive savings across popular brands
An employment reference after completing 12 sessions
Complete your work placement with us
Complete you Duke of Edinburgh volunteering hours with us
Not sure which role suits you or need a little friendly help? Please contact our volunteer broker at volunteerbroker@jvn.org.uk for London or Rebecca at manchester@jvn.org.uk for Manchester.
Information
Location:Remote or Hackney
Hybrid
Age limit:
Volunteers of any age
Hours per session:
Between 12 and 80 hours
Availability:
On-going
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