Become a Volunteer

Meet new people, learn new skills, fill your personal reading library and make a difference in your local community by volunteering with The Reader.

You're joining a movement

526
Groups around the UK.
10,000
People reached.
94%
Feel better after a Shared Reading group.
84%
Make new friends at a Shared Reading group.

We have Shared Reading volunteer opportunities to suit your time and talents – whether you’re an Advocate shouting about Shared Reading, a Reader Leader looking after your own group or meeting a child or adult one-on-one, or an Organiser growing a Shared Reading community.

However you choose to volunteer with us, Shared Reading will be at the heart of your experience. All volunteers get a transformational training programme and ongoing support. Fill out the form below to get started.

How it works

1
Tell us you'd like to get involved and apply online.
2
Join The Reader's transformative training programme.
3
Make a difference – and have a great time too.

Tell us you'd like to get involved

Register your interest

Your first name*
Your last name*
Email address*
Telephone number*
Postcode*
Year of birth*
Who are you interested in reading with?*
- Adults
- Children
Have you attended a Shared Reading group before?*
- Yes
- No
What is it about volunteering with The Reader that interests you?*
How did you hear about volunteering with The Reader?
Terms and Conditions*
- I agree to the Terms & Conditions
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Melanie's Story

'Shared Reading builds a bridge for me.'

Sandra's Story

'He can talk to people, trust people and let them help him - we can't believe it.'

Brenda's Story

'The Reader gave everything I'd lost back to me.'

Matthew's Story

'I am becoming the man I should have been.'

You're joining a movement

How it works

Tell us you'd like to get involved

Register your interest

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