Online Reading Volunteer
About organisation / project
Bookmark is a tech-led literacy charity supporting disadvantaged primary school children to give them a fairer chance in life. Currently one in four children leave primary school unable to read well. These children are more likely to experience poverty, face unemployment and have a lower life expectancy. At Bookmark we want every child to read, we make this happen this through our flexible, volunteer-led programme and by creating positive reading cultures in school and beyond.
For the children who need us, we are changing their story.
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Find out more information and sign up to volunteer on our website: https://www.bookmarkreading.org/volunteer
Why volunteer with Bookmark?
As a Bookmark volunteer, you’ll be helping to support one of hundreds of children waiting for one-to-one reading support right now.
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Government data shows that attainment fell further for poorer pupils during the pandemic, which has widened the attainment gap to the largest it has been in 10 years.
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Help children who struggle with their reading to gain essential skills at a crucial age. This will prepare them to move up the school, ready to tackle new challenges without falling further behind.
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Make learning to read fun by bringing your own personality into the sessions and getting to know your reader’s interests. 92% of teachers said that pupils enjoy reading more after our programme.
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Gain experience of working with children, and develop skills such as communication and leadership.
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Helping a child with their reading is also really fun and rewarding. Over 60% of our volunteers said their own wellbeing had improved because of volunteering with Bookmark.
Is volunteering with Bookmark right for me?
Our volunteers are all ages and from all walks of life. At Bookmark we aim to make volunteering accessible to as many people as possible, so we can help more children.
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Are you over 18 and currently living in the UK?
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Are you passionate about literacy and its importance?
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Are you able to show enthusiasm, encouragement, empathy and patience?
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Can you commit to two 30-minute sessions a week, for six consecutive weeks?
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Are you willing to complete at least 3 six-week programmes a year?
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Can you provide two references for your application (for safeguarding reasons)?
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There’s support on who to give as a reference here, including specific guidance for students: https://www.bookmarkreading.org/references
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Do you have access to a PC, laptop or Chromebook with a webcam and internet connection (iPads, phones and tablets are not compatible), and do you feel relatively comfortable using technology?
To apply for this opportunity, please contact info@bookmarkreading.org
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Required Role
Key responsibilities
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- Communication
- Non-discriminatory
- Non-judgemental
- Positive attitude
Desirable Skills
- Confidence
- IT, Computers and Web Skills
- Mentoring and counselling
- Planning and organising
- Teaching and training
- Time Management
- Self Management
Skill to gain
- Communication
- Confidence
- Mentoring and counselling
- Planning and organising
- Problem solving
- Teaching and training
- Time Management
- Self Management
When can you do this role/Calendar
Start Date: 31-05-2023
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