Reading volunteer for primary schools

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Could you volunteer for an hour or two each week to help children with their reading? Schoolreaders volunteers are matched with a local primary school and visit once a week in term time for an hour or two and listen to children read individually to help support the children’s reading and comprehension development but also to develop the children’s social skills and develop a long term love of reading, that will have a positive impact on them as they progress through the school system and adult life. Many of our Headteachers say that the relationship that the children have with their reading volunteer has a significant impact on boosting children's confidence and reading skills.

Role

Our volunteers do not need any previous experience or specific skills but they do need to be over 18, have good written and spoken English and enjoy working with primary aged children. Our volunteers also need to be able to commit to volunteering at their matched school for at least a year, although holidays and appointments can be taken during this time.

When:

Where:

Various SK locations

Other:

We are unable to reimburse travel expenses but will match you with a school that you are happy to travel to on foot, by car or on public transport.

Closing date for applications:

31 December 2026

Who to contact:

Michelle Bailey

Schoolreaders

Organisation description:

Schoolreaders vision is that every child should learn to read well. There has never been a more important time for our work. We recruit, place and support volunteers to go to local primary schools and provide free, weekly, one-to-one reading support for children, prioritising those most disadvantaged.

Organisation type:

Registered Charity

Company location:

Bedford Heights Brickhill Drive

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