Literacy Volunteer
St Mungo's
You’ll help us to provide personalised support to our clients to overcome barriers to learning.
You will be supporting with all or some of the following tasks: • Provide one-to-one or small groups literacy support to help clients improve their reading, writing, spelling and communication skills. • Support clients to develop the literacy skills needed for everyday life, education, training, volunteering, and employment. • Help clients to complete forms, understand written information and build confidence in using written communication. • Encourage and motivate clients to engage with learning. • Promote clients' independence, confidence, and self-belief by positive encouragement.
Administration,Advice, Information & Support,Support Work
Admin, Basic IT skills - internet & email, Evaluating & Reviewing, Good IT Skills, Language Skills, Organising & Planning
Good reading, writing, and communication skills. • Experience of supporting adults with literacy development is desirable but not essential. • A patient, encouraging and person-centred approach. • A friendly personality, good interpersonal skills, enthusiasm and motivation. • Collaborative with good communication skills. • An understanding of the causes of homelessness and its impact. • Genuine interest in and commitment to St Mungo’s work and client group. • An understanding of and commitment to diversity & equality.
We have a dedicated team to support you in your volunteer journey with us. You can find out more about what you'll gain from being a St. Mungo’s volunteer on our volunteering webpages.. We are also committed to progression at all levels and we support and develop our volunteers to ensure that they are best placed to make progress in their careers.
5-10 hours per week
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Across London
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