Literacy Volunteers - 1-1 Reading Help in School

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Literacy Volunteers

Location(s): Aspley, Basford, Berridge, Bestwood, Bilborough, Bulwell, Bulwell Forest, Castle, Clifton East, Clifton West, Dales, Hyson Green and Arboretum, Leen Valley, Lenton and Wollaton East, Mapperley, Meadows, Radford, Sherwood, St Ann's, Wollaton West

Address where volunteering takes place: Woodthorpe Grange Woodthorpe Drive Nottingham NG5 4HA

How many places are on offer? Lots

Purpose of Role:

Volunteers foster a love of books through reading, stories and games and activities. Volunteers work one to one, once a week with primary school children to improve their reading skills. They support teachers in creating a nurturing literacy-rich environment. Volunteers make a lasting difference in a child's educational journey. Literacy Volunteers are a dedicated team who help unlock the door to a brighter future through the power of reading.

ROLE DESCRIPTION:

Literacy Volunteers help children to foster a love of books through reading, engaging stories and activities. They volunteer in local primary schools with selected children who are finding these life skills difficult. Volunteers do not teach. They talk, play games and help develop reading skills with children on a one-to-one basis in order to boost their confidence and improve their self-esteem. Volunteers are required to help weekly, for one morning or afternoon for 2/3 hours, depending on the needs of each school. We require volunteers who can contribute for at least a year in order to go through the training, get started and build up a relationship with the children.

Currently, we have opportunities all over Nottingham City and County, but we are particularly looking for volunteers to help in Eastwood, Chilwell, Mansfield, Ashfield, Worksop and Retford.

The office is closed on Fridays and school holidays. Please contact us by email or by phone and leave a message and a member of the team will get back to you.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Volunteers should be able to commit to the role, have a love of reading and a desire to inspire young minds. Be patient, flexible and reliable. Also fluent in English speaking and reading and be aged over 18 years.

WHEN REQUIRED:

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Are there age restrictions for this opportunity? Yes

Age Restrictions:

18+

Are there gender restrictions for this opportunity? No

Gender restrictions:

Is the opportunity accessible to disabled people? No

Disability restrictions:

If the school has facilities for a disabled person then we can place them

How long before volunteer can expect a response?

We will try to respond to volunteer enquiries within one week

How long to complete training and recruitment?

This should be complete within a couple of months

Volunteer Expenses offered? Yes

Induction and Training offered? Yes

Support and Supervision offered? Yes

Has a risk assessment been carried out? Yes

DBS Disclosure required? Yes