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Literacy Support Volunteer (Hackney)
As a Volunteer Crewmate, your role is to join our In-person sessions and help children practise their reading and writing, 1:1 and in small groups.
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Commitment
Weekdays
Format
Onsite
Eligibility
Age 16-100
Your Role in Creating Change
We take children on voyages as readers and writers. Volunteer with us to join the adventure!
Who are Literacy Pirates?
Through our year-long after-school programme, we develop the literacy, confidence and perseverance of children aged 9-13 who are falling behind in class and have fewer opportunities in their personal lives, so that they can succeed at school and beyond.
Children join us in our fantastical, pirate-themed space in Hackney to practise their reading and writing. We also publish their work in the real world so that every Young Pirate finishes the programme a published author, journalist and film star!
What does a Volunteer do?
As a Volunteer Crewmate, your role is to come along to our sessions in Hackney and help children practise their reading and writing in small groups by providing constant encouragement, positivity and celebration of their achievements.
Sessions are led and managed by staff, which means you can dedicate the whole time you’re with us to providing direct support to the children.
You will:
- Receive full training.
- Gain experience working with children and leading small groups.
- Develop your communication, leadership and problem-solving skills.
- Take part in games and have fun.
- Be invited to celebration events with the children to see the difference that you’ve made.
We offer employment references, for volunteers who have fulfilled their commitment of 12 sessions with us.
What are we looking for?
We ask volunteers to give just three hours per month, although you are welcome to volunteer as frequently as you like!
Sessions run every weekday during term time from 3:45 to 6:45 p.m. and you will have the flexibility to select which sessions you would like to attend. Please note, we do not run sessions during half terms or the Christmas, Easter and Summer holidays.
No experience is required to become a volunteer – just a desire to help children develop their reading and writing skills! Full training is provided.
All we ask is that you:
- Are aged 16+
- Must be a UK resident, and are able to commute to our Hackney ship
- Complete a criminal background check (we cover the cost of this)
Our Hackney ship is located at:
138 Kingsland High Street
London
E8 2NS
Apply via our website and start your training! https://literacypirates.org/volunteer/
If you have any questions, please email [email protected].
Where You'll Be
What to Expect After Applying
You can sign up to volunteer by registering with us at this link: https://literacypirates.rosterfy.uk/register. You can find information about volunteering with us on our website at https://literacypirates.org/. In case of any questions, please feel free to contact us at [email protected].
About The Literacy Pirates
About Literacy Pirates
We are teachers who believe that all young people should experience success in learning. Through publishing projects, reading support and the power of local community, we're on an adventure to build a fairer world.
Our Volunteering Role
Our volunteer Crewmates work one-to-one with Young Pirates, aged 9-13 supporting them to develop their literacy, confidence and perseverance at our after school sessions. During these sessions you will support our Young Pirates to produce one of our termly creative projects, such as published books, films screened at the local cinema and audio projects recorded at a professional recording studio.
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