Literacy Volunteer in Bulwell

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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, Outside of Nottingham City

Address where volunteering takes place: This opportunity is in schools in the Bulwell area Nottingham

How many places are on offer?: Several

Purpose of Role:

You will be supporting selected children at a Bulwell Primary School. You will meet with children on a 1-1 basis who are finding reading difficult. Literacy Volunteers help children in Primary Schools to enjoy reading and communicating and encourage Reading For Pleasure.

ROLE DESCRIPTION:

Literacy Volunteers help children to enjoy reading and communicating. This role is specifically for primary schools in Bulwell with selected children who are finding these life skills difficult. Volunteers do not teach. They talk, play games and 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.

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:

Able to commit to the role; to like children, enjoy reading, be patient, flexible and reliable, fluent in English speaking and reading and be aged 18-80yrs

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?: Yes

Disability restrictions:

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

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 opportunity has a comprehensive training programme. See Role Description for more information.

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