ID: 121884

Reading Together Volunteer

Education & Training Regular - more than 6 months Across: Cygnet TAS, Huonville TAS, Dover TAS, New Norfolk TAS, Glenorchy TAS, Moonah TAS

About this opportunity

The reading volunteer will actively engage with identified vulnerable primary school children to help improve their literacy skills through reading together. The role will develop positive and constructive relationships in order to encourage improvement of the childrens’ reading, comprehension, vocabulary and oral language skills.

The reading volunteer role will provide supplementary educational support for young children who are developmentally at risk. This role will play a vital role in the childrens’ lives by enhancing their engagement with an encouraging learning environment and by building positive relationships in the local community.


Additional requirements

Working with Children Check *.

Please Note: As each organisation provides different levels/types of insurance, volunteers are reminded to check with the organisation as to the level of coverage for volunteers due to various restrictions to ensure they are covered for the roles they will be undertaking.

* May be arranged via the Organisation. Details to be provided on expression of interest.
Time Required

Minimum of an hour a week, working alongside 3 children in that time.

Suitable for
  • Centrelink Volunteers
  • Skilled Volunteers
  • Work Experience
Type of work
  • Education & Training
Training

Provided