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
When can I volunteer?
| 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)
Location
This opportunity has no specific location.
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