Organisation Name:
Schoolreaders
Organisation's Cause(s):
Children / Young People / Families
Education & Learning
Location of voluntary activity:
Various York primary schools.
When are volunteers needed: We ask that our volunteers are prepared to attend school at the agreed time on the same day once a week for at least 1 hour, and stay with us for at least one full academic year from when you start in school. Holidays can be taken during this time. Many volunteers are at school for longer than 1 hour and some also go on multiple days. The time commitment is arranged to suit the volunteers availability and the schools’ need.
Type of Voluntary Activity:
Education
Volunteering with Children & Young People
Role description:
Schoolreaders volunteers are matched with a local primary school and visit once a week in term time for an hour or two and 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.
Skills and behaviours needed for the role:
No qualifications or experience required. Schoolreaders volunteers do need to be able to speak, write and read fluently in English, enjoy spending time with children, be committed to the role and dependable. Volunteers must be over the age of 18 and willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
Will there be a DBS check? Yes
Driving Licence required? No
Volunteer's own vehicle required? No
Suitable for:
Ongoing Volunteering
What will the volunteer gain/benefit from:
How to get involved:
Please visit www.schoolreaders.org to apply or contact Susan Lawrie on 01234 938117.
You will then be contacted for an interview either by telephone or in person. On successful completion of this stage we will take information from you regarding your availability, the distance that you can travel and any other personal requirements. These are used to find the 'best fit' of school for you.
Web link: Click here
Closing date: 09-12-2025