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Coram Beanstalk Reading Helper in school

Coram Beanstalk

Make a difference to a childs' life and yours. Help children to become readers by showing them how much fun reading can be.

Detailed Description

Life changes when you choose reading! Make a difference to a childs' life and yours! Become a trained reading helper with Coram Beanstalk and give back to your local community. We are looking for volunteers across Kent to go into our partner primary schools and support the same few children weekly in book-based sessions. You will be trained how to help children engage in books by listening to them read, reading to them, playing games and showing them a variety of different books. We provide you with all the tools you need including training and on going support.

Activities you will be doing

Teaching & Training,Youth Work

What skills are required for this role

Reading & Writing, Talking To Others, Listening

Why these skills are required

All we ask is that you can commit to going into school once a week, supporting the same few children to grow a love of reading.

What is in it for you

• You’ll be able to directly help children in your local community, using your skills to give something back by sharing a love of reading with the younger generation • The role can also improve your wellbeing, giving structure to your week and you’ll be feeling helpful and gain a new sense of purpose • If you’re developing your career, you’ll be able to gain and evidence new skills and get experience of the school environment • You’ll be joining our reading community with opportunities to connect with other volunteers and our team

Time Commitment

A couple of hours one afternoon every week during the school term time.

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We have partner schools across Kent and will match you to our partner school closest to you.

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30

Application Process
Support you will receive
Role Type
Suitable For
18 and over,18+
We Welcome
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