Become a Reading Volunteer and Change a Child's Story
Help a child learn to read so that they can succeed, in school and beyond.
An hour a week for you
You'll spend one hour a week reading stories with a child aged between 5 and 10 years old, on our secure online platform. The programme involves two 30-minute sessions a week with the same child, for six weeks. Our online volunteering can fit around your schedule and there's no need to travel. We ask all our volunteers to complete at least three programs a year——and we'd love you to do more——so we can continue to support as many children as possible.
A world of opportunity for them
You'll get to see your young readers' progress, knowing that you are opening up a world of opportunity for their future.
YOUR TIME. THEIR FUTURE.
As a Bookmark volunteer you'll:
Help children gain the reading skills they need to progress at school and in life.
Help boost a child's confidence by giving them one-to-one attention.
Show learning to read can be fun! It's amazing when you introduce a young reader to a book, comic or poem that they love.
Join our community. Volunteers can share tips and stories on our online forum and meet like-minded people at the online events.
Enrich your week. Taking time out of your day to read with a child can support your own wellbeing as you enjoy a new experience.
