With World Book Day taking place this Thursday 2 March national literacy charity Beanstalk is highlighting the importance of encouraging children to enjoy books from a young age and calling on more people to volunteer as reading helpers in local schools.
The Charity in particular is searching for members of the community in Dartford and Swanley to help children in local primary schools who struggle with their reading and would significantly benefit from regular 1:1 support with a Beanstalk reading helper.
Could you spare 90 minutes twice a week to make a difference to a child in your local area?
Beanstalk volunteers spend 30 minutes 1-to-1 with 3 children twice a week and try to bring the joy into reading, by reading fun books together, chatting and playing games. Very importantly, Beanstalk sessions are meant to be very different from normal school and are relaxed, informal and fun.
If you have a passion for reading and can share this with a child then do please contact Beanstalk. Full training and support is provided.
To find out more about volunteering as a reading helper in primary schools call 01622 662026 or apply via the website www.beanstalkcharity.org.uk.
Submitted by Kate Rumsby
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