Volunteers needed to support local primary children with reading

Volunteers needed to support local primary children with reading

February 4, 2026, 1:13 pm

Organisation: Schoolreaders

Location: North Staffordshire and SoT, City-wide

Area of interest: Supporting Children and Young People

Number of Volunteers required: 10

Schoolreaders volunteers are matched with a local primary school where they listen to children read one to one. By giving just a little time each week, volunteers help children build their reading and comprehension skills - and help them discover a love of books.

With only 1 in 3 children currently saying they read for pleasure in their free time, volunteers are supporting schools at a truly important moment.

• Visit a local primary school for 1-2 hours each week
• Attend at the same time each week, during the school day and term time only
• Listen to children read individually
• Support children as they practise reading and understanding texts
• Help encourage a positive attitude toward reading

• Commit to volunteering weekly for at least a year (Holidays and appointments are absolutely fine during this period.)
• Be over 18
• Have good written and spoken English
• Complete a DBS check - free of charge to you
• Be willing to travel to a school you are happy to reach (Please note: travel expenses cannot be reimbursed.)

No previous experience or specific skills are required.

Schoolreaders volunteers help children gain confidence, improve essential reading skills, and enjoy books more - all through simple one to one support.

To register your interest please click here. If you have already registered with us and are also interested in this role, or if you would like more information please contact us.