Love books. Inspire readers.
Literacy Volunteers is an independent, registered charity based in Nottingham that enriches young people’s lives by assisting with their literacy, communication and social skills.
Founded in 1996, we have built strong partnerships with local Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire schools and community groups and have a thriving Volunteer workforce who dedicate half a day every week to read with children in schools. We also work with families with pre-school aged children through our Early Years programme, Learning To Love Books.
Schools
Support children's communication and confidence
Help child reach expected standard for reading
Face to face time every week with a Literacy Volunteer
Trained and vetted Volunteers
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Volunteering
Face to face reading with children one to one
Fun and interactive with educational games
Work as a team with school
Feel you have made a difference
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Early years
Community storytelling for selected children
Extending the story through activities and library membership
Support of children's early literacy development
Family / carer support and signposting
Fundraising
Support from grants
Corporate sponsorship
Individual donations
Literacy Volunteers fundraising events
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No experience needed
Full training and ongoing support provided
Flexible volunteering
Just once a week makes a big difference
Be part of a community
Join a friendly team and make new connections
Change a child’s future
Help build confidence, skills and brighter futures