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

700
Groups around the UK.
10,000
People reached.
93%
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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Peter's Story

'It has become my one opening to the world.'

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'It's good to have something which means something to me'

Damien's Story

'My mental health has improved more from this than all the medical assistance.'

Leonie's Story

'I will never forget Alan and Jo and the camaraderie they shared through reading together.'

You're joining a movement

How it works

Tell us you'd like to get involved

Register your interest

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