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Age UK Wandsworth, Remote
Unpaid role, expenses not paid
Posted 1 month ago
Age UK Wandsworth, Remote
Unpaid role, expenses not paid
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SSAFA, Edinburgh, Edinburgh (Hybrid)
Unpaid role, expenses paid
Posted 1 month ago
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Remote
Unpaid role, expenses not paid
Voluntary

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Job description

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 need to succeed later in life.

When and Where?

You can be based anywhere in the UK to become a Doorstep Library online volunteer.

  • 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
  • Days: Our projects run on Mondays, Tuesdays, or Thursdays from 4:30pm – 6:30pm

Why volunteer with Doorstep Library?

  • It's incredibly fun! You get to explore your inner child and share your passion for books and reading.
  • We invest in our team of volunteers to ensure they are valued, supported and are developing.
  • 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. Providing you with a real sense of purpose and achievement.
  • You give back to the community you live in or the community you visit every week.
  • You build your confidence and improve your self-esteem and mental well-being.
  • You will develop skills and enhance your C.V. 

Doorstep Library is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and all those it comes into contact with. All volunteers undergo rigorous safer recruitment processes including specified interview questions, a DBS check, and the collection of written and/or verbal references.  Safeguarding training is a mandatory part of the induction process for all volunteers, and they are expected to always adhere to our safeguarding policies and procedures.  

Application resources
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Doorstep Library View profile Organisation type Registered Charity Company size 21 - 50
Posted on: 10 February 2025
Closing date: 11 May 2025 at 16:33
Tags: IT, Teaching, Early Years, Education, Literacy, Safeguarding, Youth / Children

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