Reader Leader
We are looking for volunteers to train as Reader Leaders & run a weekly /or monthly shared reading group.
Please check out our website to find out what groups we currently have & feel free to pop in to visit one of our public library groups at any time!
https://thereadingrevolution.org/
Reader Leaders read aloud slowly and pause to ask open questions, gently facilitating discussion.
We provide social inclusion to those who may experience loneliness.
The elderly, people with disabilities, rough sleepers and many others may not have access to physical/digital social networks that provide meaningful connections with others.
Response from a participant: "It's like family here isn't it!"
Ideal candidates will be reliable, patient and kind, have a love or reading and want to build a sustainable relationship with their shared reading communities.
Many of our participants are vulnerable in different ways, they may have physical or mental disabilities, or experience hardships or instability.
Shared reading is something they rely on for a ray of sunshine in their week! :)
As the volunteer will come into contact with vulnerable people a Police Check will be required.
Weekly shared reading sessions last around 90 minutes and prep time is spent familiarising yourself with a story and poem to read each week.
Training is currently delivered via 6 workshops over Zoom, two per week usually on Tuesday and Thursday mornings 9am-1pm.
We are currently looking for team members for some of our library groups & also Selwyn Village in Pt Chevalier & Summerset Heritage.
If you have a new community you wish to serve we are open to supporting you to do this too!
Getting started:
The first step is to express your interest by filling out the form below. We will then put you in touch directly with the organisation for more information on the role and how to proceed.
Social Support