As a Volunteer Crewmate, your role is to join our online sessions and help children practise their reading and writing, 1:2 and in small groups.
We take children on voyages as readers and writers, and we’re on the lookout for volunteers to join our virtual Crew.
Who are The Literacy Pirates?
Through our term-long, after-school programme, we develop the literacy, confidence and perseverance of children aged 9-13 who are falling behind in school and have fewer opportunities in their personal lives, so that they can succeed at school and beyond.
Children join us on our Virtual Ship once a week to practise their reading and writing. By welcoming them into our joyful spaces, publishing their work in the real world, and celebrating everything they do, we develop their literacy, confidence and perseverance.
What does a Volunteer Crewmate do?
As a Volunteer Crewmate, your role is to join our online sessions and help children practise their reading and writing, 1:2 and in small groups.
Sessions are led and managed by our staff team, which means your time is solely focused on supporting the children.
You will:
- receive full training.
- help children practise reading and writing by providing constant encouragement, positivity and celebration of their achievements.
- take part in games and have fun!
- be invited to virtual celebration events with the children to see the difference that you’ve made.
Apply via our website!
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