ARCh reading helper with children
Posted for ARCh (Assisted Reading for Children)
ARCh reading helpers visit a school twice a week spending half an hour each with three children. The school selects children who they believe will benefit from the additional help of a trained ARCh volunteer. The child may be struggling with reading, lack language skills or have little confidence. The volunteer talks to the child, reads books and plays games supplied by ARCh.
There are volunteer opportunities available in a number of South Northants primary schools particularly in Brackley and any bordering village/towns to Oxfordshire.
It is important that the children have continuity and stability, therefore volunteers are needed who can be relied on to attend their sessions regularly and volunteer with ARCh for a minimum of one school year.
Skills
Volunteers do not need particular qualifications or experience. They need to be patient, enjoy reading and have the appropriate interpersonal skills to help children and liaise with school staff. All volunteers must understand and observe child protection and confidentiality policies.
Details
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Accessibility
Able to get to a local primary school -
Age restrictions
over 18 -
DBS check required
Enhanced DBS will be undertaken by ARCh - Equal Opportunities Policy
- Expenses reimbursed
- Health and Safety Policy
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Ongoing support
Regular contact from fieldworker, both in visit and email/phone calls. Also regular meetings and ongoing training opportunities. -
Training provided
Initial 2 day training followed by regular update training. -
Volunteer induction
Fieldworker will attend initial introduction visit with volunteer and complete necessary induction procedure. - Volunteer Policy
- Volunteers covered by insurance
- Written role description
Location
This opportunity is available in: Brackley
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
Twice a week for 1½ hours each day for one year during the school term time.
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