Literacy Support Volunteer (Hackney)
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Literacy Support Volunteer (Hackney)
As a Volunteer Crewmate, your role is to come along to our sessions in Hackney and help children practise their reading and writing in small groups by providing constant encouragement, positivity and celebration of their achievements. Sessions are led and managed by staff, which means you can dedicate the whole time you’re with us to providing direct support to the children.
What difference you will make
Through our year-long after-school programme, we develop the literacy, confidence and perseverance of children aged 9-13 who are falling behind in class and have fewer opportunities in their personal lives, so that they can succeed at school and beyond.
Children join us in our fantastical, pirate-themed space in Hackney to practise their reading and writing. We also publish their work in the real world so that every Young Pirate finishes the programme a published author, journalist and film star!
What additional skills or experience you should have
- Literacy, reading & writing in English
- Communication skills
- Relationship building
What training we will provide for you
No experience is required to become a volunteer – just a desire to help children develop their reading and writing skills! Full training is provided.
What you will get out of volunteering for us
- Receive full training.
- Gain experience working with children and leading small groups.
- Develop your communication, leadership and problem-solving skills.
- Take part in games and have fun.
- Be invited to celebration events with the children to see the difference that you’ve made.
Not sure which role suits you or need a little friendly help? Please contact Angie at [contact hidden] for London or Rebecca at [contact hidden] for Manchester.