Imagine the joy of helping a child unlock the doors to a world of reading.
A charity needs more volunteers, like you, to support children’s literacy across Lincolnshire.
Schoolreaders, a national charity dedicated to improving children’s literacy, is
seeking volunteers to provide vital reading support to primary school children who
need it the most.
Currently, one in four children are leaving primary school each year unable to read to
the expected standard 1 . This means they cannot fully access their secondary
education, which will have life-long consequences. By placing reading volunteers
into primary schools, children can explore books and increase their life chances with
a reliable, dependable adult.
Schoolreaders recruits, places and supports volunteers into primary schools to
provide regular reading support, at no cost to the school. In order to do this, we need
the support of potential volunteers, like you, to ensure every child has the opportunity
to read with an adult each week.
The need for Schoolreaders volunteers has never been greater. There are currently
more than 27,000 children receiving one-to-one reading support from a
Schoolreaders volunteer each week in term time, and with your help, we can
increase that number. By dedicating just an hour a week, volunteers can make a
significant impact on a child’s reading ability, boosting their confidence and lighting
the path to a brighter future.
“It has been a joy to volunteer in the school and to listen to, encourage and support
the children with reading” said Rosie, a current volunteer in Derbyshire.
“I have focused quite a bit of my time with Reception and Year 1 children who are
finding reading more difficult. One little boy has really improved, and it has been very
rewarding to see him enjoying reading now and feeling more confident.”
Schoolreaders matches volunteers with local schools based on their location and
availability. The commitment is just one hour a week during term time for a year,
making it an ideal opportunity for retirees, those who work part-time or flexibly and
anyone with a good grasp of English, and a little time to spare.
Find out more and apply to become a volunteer at www.Schoolreaders.org/volunteer
Since the charity’s formation ten years ago, Schoolreaders has provided dedicated
volunteers to primary schools, ensuring that children will receive one-on-one reading
time with an adult each week.
Their 2,600 volunteers play a crucial role in helping children improve their literacy, boosting their confidence, increasing their love of reading, and preparing them for a lifetime of learning to come.
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