Coram Beanstalk
Reading Helper (Primary School)
Reading Helper's 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.
What difference you will make
As a result of our weekly, in-person, book-based sessions, schools see significant improvements in children's:
Reading engagement
Reading skills
School engagement
Benefits for children:
Encourages active engagement in book talk and discussion
Supports language acquisition and develops social skills
Helps build confidence and improve emotional wellbeing
Develops a love of reading that extends beyond the sessions
Wellbeing
Speech and language
What additional skills or experience you should have
Volunteers need to feel comfortable going into a primary school setting
Patience, sense of humour, commitment, reliable, proactive.
Enjoy reading and be confident to read out loud
What training we will provide for you
No matter what your prior experience is, we can help you to be a great reading helper. As long as you can relate to children, are prepared to use some silly voices and really believe getting children to enjoy reading can make a difference we'll support you to put your time to the best possible use.
What you will get out of volunteering for us
Full training
Enhanced DBS
Ongoing support
Ongoing learning & development opportunities
Not sure which role suits you or need a little friendly help? Please contact Angie at angie@jvn.org.uk for London or Rebecca at manchester@jvn.org.uk for Manchester.
Information
Location:Chesterfield
In-Person
Age limit:
Volunteers aged 18 or over
Hours per session:
Between 3 and 6 hours
Availability:
On-going
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We are happy to be flexible on location and/or times if required.