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Organisation Details
Literacy Pirates
Activity type: Children, Community Work, Education, Teaching, Training and Coaching, Youth Work and Young People
Sub theme: Children, Education
Organisation Description: Literacy Pirates is a children’s educational charity running after-school programmes to develop the literacy, confidence and perseverance of children aged 9-13. We focus on those children who are falling behind in school and have fewer opportunities in their personal lives, so that they can succeed at school and beyond.
Children join us on our Virtual Ship once a week to practise their reading and writing. By welcoming them into our joyful spaces, publishing their work in the real world, and celebrating everything they do, we develop their literacy, confidence and perseverance.
Children join us on our Virtual Ship once a week to practise their reading and writing. By welcoming them into our joyful spaces, publishing their work in the real world, and celebrating everything they do, we develop their literacy, confidence and perseverance.
Description of role: We take children on voyages as readers and writers. Volunteer with us to join the adventure!
Looking for a meaningful volunteering opportunity?
Volunteer with Literacy Pirates, a social mobility charity supporting children aged 9–13 who are falling behind in literacy and have fewer opportunities outside school.
By volunteering with us, you will work directly with children in small groups, helping them build confidence in reading and writing and celebrating their achievements along the way.
What will you do?
Support children during online after-school sessions
Encourage reading, writing and participation
Help create a positive, playful and supportive environment
All sessions are led by staff, so your focus is entirely on supporting the children.
What will you gain?
Full training and ongoing support
Experience working with children
Communication, leadership and problem-solving skills
Hands on experience with a national literacy charity
Volunteer discounts, get exclusive savings across popular brands
An employment reference after completing 12 sessions
Complete your work placement with us
What is the commitment?
We ask for just four afternoons per school term, with the flexibility to choose the sessions that suit you.
Sessions run every weekday, 3:45-6:15pm, during term-time but please note, we do not run sessions during half terms or the Christmas, Easter and Summer holidays.
Who can apply?
Aged 16+
UK resident
Complete a criminal background check (we cover the cost of this)
Must have access to a laptop or desktop computer with a working webcam and microphone (mobile devices are unsuitable for this role).
No experience is required to become a volunteer – just a desire to help children develop their reading and writing skills!
Apply via our website and start your training! https://literacypirates.org/volunteer/.
If you have any questions or wish to discuss completing your work placement with us, please email volunteering@literacypirates.org.
Looking for a meaningful volunteering opportunity?
Volunteer with Literacy Pirates, a social mobility charity supporting children aged 9–13 who are falling behind in literacy and have fewer opportunities outside school.
By volunteering with us, you will work directly with children in small groups, helping them build confidence in reading and writing and celebrating their achievements along the way.
What will you do?
Support children during online after-school sessions
Encourage reading, writing and participation
Help create a positive, playful and supportive environment
All sessions are led by staff, so your focus is entirely on supporting the children.
What will you gain?
Full training and ongoing support
Experience working with children
Communication, leadership and problem-solving skills
Hands on experience with a national literacy charity
Volunteer discounts, get exclusive savings across popular brands
An employment reference after completing 12 sessions
Complete your work placement with us
What is the commitment?
We ask for just four afternoons per school term, with the flexibility to choose the sessions that suit you.
Sessions run every weekday, 3:45-6:15pm, during term-time but please note, we do not run sessions during half terms or the Christmas, Easter and Summer holidays.
Who can apply?
Aged 16+
UK resident
Complete a criminal background check (we cover the cost of this)
Must have access to a laptop or desktop computer with a working webcam and microphone (mobile devices are unsuitable for this role).
No experience is required to become a volunteer – just a desire to help children develop their reading and writing skills!
Apply via our website and start your training! https://literacypirates.org/volunteer/.
If you have any questions or wish to discuss completing your work placement with us, please email volunteering@literacypirates.org.
Skills / qualities associated with the role: IT Skills, Leadership, Oral Communication Skills, Practical Skills, Team Working
Are volunteer expenses available?: No
Duration of role: Ongoing / Long term
Opportunity times: Monday Afternoon, Monday Evening, Tuesday Afternoon, Tuesday Evening, Wednesday Afternoon, Thursday Afternoon, Thursday Evening, Friday Afternoon, Friday Evening
DBS required: On
Can reasonable adjustments be made regarding additional needs?: Yes
Is this organisation part of the Sports Volunteering Scheme (SVS)?: No
Minimum hours commitment: Flexible, minimum 2.5 hrs per session
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