Schoolreaders Volunteer - Leeds

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Schoolreaders

Around a quarter of all children left primary school last year unable to read well. These children are at a disadvantage because they are unable to access their secondary education properly, and this has lifelong consequences. Just ten minutes a week with one of our volunteers has been shown to improve children’s reading fluency, comprehension, and enjoyment. It also gives them valuable time with an adult who is not a teacher or parent which aids their social skills. Currently, our volunteers support 29,000 children every week.

Schoolreaders volunteers are matched with a local primary school and visit once a week in term time for an hour or two. They read individually with children to help improve their reading skills, their comprehension, their enjoyment of reading, and also their social skills. Whilst this is a term-time opportunity, holidays can be taken in this time.

Requirements:

1. No qualifications or experience required.
2. Must be able to speak, write, and read fluently in English.
3. Enjoy spending time with children.
4. Be committed to the role and dependable.
5. Must be over the age of 18 and willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

We are particularly keen to hear from potential volunteers in and around Crossgates, Leeds, as we have a school waiting for volunteers to join them.

Flexible – hours are based on your availability and other factors.

HEY Smile FoundationEast Riding enquiries

Address:
Hull CVS, The Strand, 75 Beverley Road, Hull HU31XL

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