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Reading Mentor for Primary School Students (AAA 25-26)
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Sub theme: Children, Education, Youth Work and Young People
Stellify Award: This opportunity is part of 'Make a Difference'
Organisation Description: Around one in four children leave primary school unable to read well. Often these
children are from disadvantaged backgrounds. As literacy can have a significant
impact on a person’s life chances, a lack of literacy skills can contribute to a
continuing cycle of disadvantage and lack of opportunity.
This project aims to support primary school children who struggle with reading to
become more abled readers, by giving them the opportunity to work with a volunteer
throughout the year. Volunteers will be able to build positive relationships and help
the children to grow in their confidence towards reading.
Every week volunteers will read with the same three or four children for half an hour
each. The project runs on Monday afternoons during university term time.
Volunteers meet near the Students’ Union at around 1pm. The project runs in a primary school
school which is a short walk from the university. Volunteers should arrive back at the university by 3pm.
Not only will does this project provide volunteers with valuable experience working
with children, but also helps them make a difference to children’s lives. The
overall aim is to help children to become happy and confident readers!
children are from disadvantaged backgrounds. As literacy can have a significant
impact on a person’s life chances, a lack of literacy skills can contribute to a
continuing cycle of disadvantage and lack of opportunity.
This project aims to support primary school children who struggle with reading to
become more abled readers, by giving them the opportunity to work with a volunteer
throughout the year. Volunteers will be able to build positive relationships and help
the children to grow in their confidence towards reading.
Every week volunteers will read with the same three or four children for half an hour
each. The project runs on Monday afternoons during university term time.
Volunteers meet near the Students’ Union at around 1pm. The project runs in a primary school
school which is a short walk from the university. Volunteers should arrive back at the university by 3pm.
Not only will does this project provide volunteers with valuable experience working
with children, but also helps them make a difference to children’s lives. The
overall aim is to help children to become happy and confident readers!
Description of role: As a Reading Mentor Volunteer at Medlock Primary School, you will play a crucial role in inspiring a lifelong passion for reading in young people. Your primary responsibility will be conducting one-on-one reading sessions with young people, focusing on improving their reading skills and comprehension. You will work with a few children individually for about 15-20 minutes each during each volunteering session. The group will meet at the SU and travel as a group together to the school, it's only about a 10 minute walk!
Key Responsibilities:
-One-on-One Reading Sessions: Engage in one-on-one reading sessions with primary school pupils, tailoring the reading material to their skill levels and interests.
-Foster a Love for Reading: Create an engaging and positive reading experience by selecting age-appropriate books and encouraging discussions about the stories.
-Assessment and Progress Tracking: Assess the reading abilities of each young person you work with and keep track of their progress over time.
-Provide Positive Feedback: Offer constructive feedback and positive reinforcement to boost students' confidence and motivation.
Key Responsibilities:
-One-on-One Reading Sessions: Engage in one-on-one reading sessions with primary school pupils, tailoring the reading material to their skill levels and interests.
-Foster a Love for Reading: Create an engaging and positive reading experience by selecting age-appropriate books and encouraging discussions about the stories.
-Assessment and Progress Tracking: Assess the reading abilities of each young person you work with and keep track of their progress over time.
-Provide Positive Feedback: Offer constructive feedback and positive reinforcement to boost students' confidence and motivation.
Skills / qualities associated with the role: Leadership, Oral Communication Skills
Are volunteer expenses available?: No
Duration of role: Ongoing / Long term
Opportunity times: Wednesday PM
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: 1 hour a week
Location:
Oxford Road, Manchester
Manchester
M13 9PR