Online Reading Volunteer
Doorstep Library
Bring the magic of reading to families around the UK. As an Online Reading Volunteer, you will handpick eBooks and read with families online once a week (either on a Monday, Tuesday or Thursday), supporting them in their literacy journey and encouraging a love of books. We offer flexible volunteering opportunities to suit your schedule. Help change a child's story today.
At Doorstep Library, we’re dedicated to bringing the magic of books and the joy of reading directly into the homes of children who need our support. With 1 in 4 children in the UK leaving primary school unable to read or write properly, we recruit and train in-person and online volunteers to introduce children from under-resourced areas to the pleasure of reading. What’s Involved? As a Doorstep Library reading volunteer, you’ll visit the same families via Zoom every week with eBooks to share with the children and encourage their love of reading. You will: - Handpick eBooks from our online portals based on the children’s age, interests, and reading level - Join families via Zoom with your volunteer partner for 20-minute reading sessions - Make notes after the session to keep track of how the child/ren are progressing Our unique home-based approach allows our volunteers to build trusting relationships with families, helping them to connect with the community and equip them with the skills they n
Administration,Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring,Community Work,Teaching & Training,Youth Work,Employee & Group Volunteering
Basic IT skills - internet & email, Organising & Planning, Reading & Writing
Be able to make a regular commitment Be compliant with our safeguarding procedures, complete an Enhanced DBS, Child Barred List check, and provide 2 references Enjoy spending time with children and believe in education for all Have comfortable fluency in English Be non-judgmental and respectful of a variety of lifestyles and children’s learning Have excellent communication skills – be able to listen to families and communicate effectively with Project Leaders (including via text/emails/calls with Doorstep Library staff) Be reliable – always attending a pre-agreed session and giving plenty of notice in advance of absences Be friendly – to build good relationships with families, your volunteer partner and the rest of the team Be confident – to lead the session or mentor a new volunteer Be patient, persistent and flexible – tailoring your approach to each family’s needs
It's incredibly fun! You get to explore your inner child and share your passion for books and reading. You will be a part of the Doorstep Library community of families, volunteers and staff members. You can make a real difference to the lives of others. You'll give back to your local community. You build your confidence and improve your self-esteem. You will develop skills and enhance your C.V.
Time commitment: One evening a week (Regular Volunteer), one evening every other week (Semi-Regular Volunteer) or once every 3 weeks (Stand-In Volunteer) during school term times. Hours per week: 2.5 Days: Our projects run on Mondays, Tuesdays, or Thursdays depending on where you are based from 4:30pm – 7:00pm.
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Role is completely remote. It takes place over Zoom.
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