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Literacy Champions
Organisation Details
National Literacy Trust Manchester
Sub theme: Children, Education, Libraries, Youth Work and Young People
Organisation Description: Read Manchester is a partnership between the National Literacy Trust and Manchester City Council to raise literacy levels and change the life stories of children, young people and adults across the city.
Working with schools and communities, local businesses and partner organisations, we share our love of stories and books with families to support them to develop the literacy skills needed to succeed in life
Working with schools and communities, local businesses and partner organisations, we share our love of stories and books with families to support them to develop the literacy skills needed to succeed in life
Description of role: As part of Read Manchester, we are looking for people in Manchester to become Literacy Champions in their local communities.
What is a Literacy Champion?
Literacy Champions want to help improve literacy in their community. You could be a parent, grandparent, business professional, teacher, student, retiree or anyone passionate about making a difference in their local area. You can support in person or online and we’ll provide training to get you up and running.
As families cope with the challenges of education disruptions and social distancing, Literacy Champions reach out to their communities, encouraging and inspiring them to engage with literacy.
Why does Manchester need Literacy Champions?
Not being able to read, write or communicate well holds people back at every stage of their life. As a child they won't be able to succeed at school, as a young adult they will be locked out of the job market, and on becoming a parent they won't be able to support their child's learning.
We need you to reach those in Manchester who need our help the most.
We want all people in Manchester to have a love for reading and it’s never too late to find that love.
What will being a Literacy Champion involve?
You know your local community and the issues facing it better than anyone. As a Literacy Champion, you will be supported to create your own literacy projects such as; setting up a story time, book club, writers’ group or a little library. You may also be able to help with existing projects such as; book gifting, look for a book, large- & small-scale events and more. If you love social media you can help to create and share pictures, vid have added some videos and advice through our social media and digital platforms. The level of involvement will be up to you, be it a few hours a month to a few hours a week, it’s entirely flexible and a great way to become a volunteer.
You will have access to training, support and information from the Read Manchester team and the Read Manchester Project Officer who will help you to reach those in your community who need help most.
What is a Literacy Champion?
Literacy Champions want to help improve literacy in their community. You could be a parent, grandparent, business professional, teacher, student, retiree or anyone passionate about making a difference in their local area. You can support in person or online and we’ll provide training to get you up and running.
As families cope with the challenges of education disruptions and social distancing, Literacy Champions reach out to their communities, encouraging and inspiring them to engage with literacy.
Why does Manchester need Literacy Champions?
Not being able to read, write or communicate well holds people back at every stage of their life. As a child they won't be able to succeed at school, as a young adult they will be locked out of the job market, and on becoming a parent they won't be able to support their child's learning.
We need you to reach those in Manchester who need our help the most.
We want all people in Manchester to have a love for reading and it’s never too late to find that love.
What will being a Literacy Champion involve?
You know your local community and the issues facing it better than anyone. As a Literacy Champion, you will be supported to create your own literacy projects such as; setting up a story time, book club, writers’ group or a little library. You may also be able to help with existing projects such as; book gifting, look for a book, large- & small-scale events and more. If you love social media you can help to create and share pictures, vid have added some videos and advice through our social media and digital platforms. The level of involvement will be up to you, be it a few hours a month to a few hours a week, it’s entirely flexible and a great way to become a volunteer.
You will have access to training, support and information from the Read Manchester team and the Read Manchester Project Officer who will help you to reach those in your community who need help most.
Skills / qualities associated with the role: Creative Skills, Event Planning, Oral Communication Skills, Practical Skills
Are volunteer expenses available?: Yes
Duration of role: Ongoing / Long term
Opportunity times: Monday AM, Monday PM, Monday Evening, Tuesday AM, Tuesday PM, Tuesday Evening, Wednesday AM, Wednesday PM, Wednesday Evening, Thursday AM, Thursday PM, Thursday Evening, Friday AM, Friday PM, Friday Evening, Saturday AM, Saturday PM, Saturday Evening, Sunday AM, Sunday PM, Sunday Evening
DBS required: Off
Can reasonable adjustments be made regarding additional needs?: Yes
Is this organisation part of the Sports Volunteering Scheme (SVS)?: No
Minimum hours commitment: 0
Location:
Edwin Road
Manchester
M11 3ER