Beanstalk, a national literacy charity, is searching for members of the community in the Rye area to volunteer as Reading Helpers in local primary schools to inspire confidence in struggling and reluctant readers.
Beanstalk reading helpers have a direct impact on changing the life of a child by spending just three hours a week, giving them the skills, confidence and imagination they need to succeed in life.
Beanstalk volunteer reading helpers spend 30 minutes 1-to-1 with each child twice a week and try to bring the joy into reading, by reading fun books together, chatting and playing games. Each volunteer will support three children, twice a week (three hours in total). Very importantly, Beanstalk sessions are meant to be very different from normal school and are relaxed, informal and fun.
No experience or qualifications connected to working with children are required to become a reading helper. Beanstalk provides training and ongoing support. Beanstalk just needs volunteers to have a passion for working with children to give them the best possible chance of improving their confidence and literacy.
Its a really rewarding role which also can help those who want to do something meaningful and keep active within the local community.
To apply visit our website or call our Maidstone office on 01622 662 026. Alternatively email kent@beanstalkcharity.org.uk.
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