Young Reading Leaders
We are looking for dedicated and passionate individuals who enjoy reading and would like to join our assisted reading team.
Our Young Reading Leaders support the structure of the programme by encouraging, empowering and enabling children to become more confident readers. This is achieved through our assisted reading and team building activities which will be delivered by a trained team of Young Reading Leaders.
We understand that people lead busy lives but we ask that volunteers have a strong commitment to a regular attendance to sessions that they take up. *Regular could be every session, once a week, alternate weeks or monthly.
Duties
● Set up and clear up the area at the sessions.
● Assist with the management of the children.
● Adhere to risk assessments, safeguarding rules and health and safety guidelines at all time.
● Help with break time.
● Support the children in assisted reading in order to improve their reading ability.
Must haves
● A passion for reading.
● Strong commitment to the programme.
● Ability to work as part of a team.
● Ability to communicate well with both adults and children.
Benefits
● Have the opportunity to help improve children’s academic ability and lives.
● Gain experience in working with children.
● Training in soft skills such as emotional intelligence, team player attitude, adaptability, work ethic, active listening skills etc.
● Be part of a welcoming team who care about your growth.
