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Bookmark Reading Charity
Bookmark Reading Charity
Young volunteering Open ended

Lived experience focus group

Did you find reading difficult when you were growing up? Do you still find reading challenging now? We’re inviting young people aged 18 – 25 to join a relaxed and friendly conversation about reading and education. We want to hear about your experiences so we can improve support for children in the future.

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Posted about 1 hour ago

About this Opportunity

What’s involved 

  • A relaxed group conversation
  • No tests, no right or wrong answers
  • You can share as much or as little as you like
  • We’ll ask about your experiences of reading at school 

Who we’re looking for 

  • Aged 18 – 25
  • Had difficulties with reading at school (at any stage)
  • You don’t need to be a ​“confident reader” now

When and where 

  • Date: Tuesday 10th November, 11am-2pm
  • Location: Bookmark’s Office – London
  • This is a voluntary role but expenses will be covered for travel to and from the focus group on 10th November
  • Lunch will be provided

Please visit our website to find out more and apply: https://www.bookmarkreading.org/focus-group

Impact Areas

What to Expect After Applying

For all submissions, questions or issues, please email us on impact@​bookmarkreading.​org. Before the focus group, we’ll send you more information about what to expect and what taking part involves.

Details

Format
Onsite
Posted
14 Oct 2026

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About the Organisation

Bookmark Reading Charity

We want every child to read. We exist to change children’s life stories through the joy of reading.

We improve children’s literacy by promoting a reading for pleasure culture in primary schools, with a focus on supporting children in the most disadvantaged communities.

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