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Reading Heroes

Posted for The Reader

Reading Heroes is a scheme organised by The Reader organisation, a UK-based international charity - bringing people together via Shared Reading.  Reading Heroes volunteers read (via Zoom) with care-experienced children for one hour per week.  

Reading Heroes send the books to both the children's and the volunteer's homes, and provide full support and training throughout the duration of the 26 week scheme, and aims to promote wellbeing amongst care-experienced children (and volunteers) via weekly Shared Reading sessions.


Skills

  • Listening;
  • Empathy;
  • Consistency and punctuality;
  • Literacy and oracy skills

Details

  • Accessibility
  • Age restrictions
    18
  • DBS check required
  • Equal Opportunities Policy
  • Expenses reimbursed
  • Health and Safety Policy
  • Ongoing support
  • Training provided
  • Volunteer induction
  • Volunteer Policy
  • Volunteers covered by insurance
  • Written role description

Location

This opportunity has no specific location.

When do I need to be available?

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Morning No No No No No No No
Afternoon Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No
Evening No No No No No No No

Availability Details

Choose one day per week.
Choose a one hour time slot between 4 pm and 6pm (eg 4.15 - 5.15pm)

Register your Interest

Interests

  • Children
  • Families and Parenting
  • Young People

Activities

  • Support and Information

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