ARCh reading helper with 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.