The Reader – Bringing people together and books to life.
We are the pioneers of Shared Reading – a simple idea that changes lives.
By bringing people together to read great literature aloud we are improving well-being, reducing social isolation and building stronger communities across the UK and beyond.
We want to make Shared Reading so widespread that everyone, whoever they are, wherever they are, can access one of our groups. To make that possible we’re building a movement of Readers. Could you be part of the story?
| Do you enjoy discovering and sharing great stories and poems? Love meeting new people? Want to make a difference in your local community?
If so, Shared Reading could be just the thing for you. And you could be just the person for us. |
Why Volunteer?
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• 95% of volunteers feel more connected to other people* |
We’re building a movement of volunteers to bring Shared Reading to communities across the UK so that everyone, whoever they are, wherever they are, can find a group near them. To make this happen WE NEED YOUR HELP!
How can you get involved?
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Commitment:
Avg 4 hours p/w |
Commitment: Flexible, hands-on
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Commitment: Flexible, light touch
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| “The Reader is the best organisation I have ever belonged to, as a group member and a volunteer” | “As a volunteer for The Reader, you don’t feel like you’re working for them – you’re working with them” | ” I’ve been telling everyone about Shared Reading and I don’t go anywhere without a few flyers in my bag to pass on” Read John’s Story |
*out of 39 respondents, September 2016 – February 2017
The Reader is a registered charity – support from our family of Friends directly helps us spark personal and social change, by bringing people together and books to life.
To say thank you, Friends get a special selection of treats:
Want to join via direct debit? Return the form below to us via email:
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