Literacy Support Volunteer

2 weeks ago


London, United Kingdom The Literacy Pirates Full time

We're looking for Volunteers (based in and around Hackney and aged 16 and over) to join us at our after-school sessions, where you will be supporting young people aged 9 to 13 with their reading and writing and championing their work as they become published poets, authors and podcast creators

We're looking for people that are positive about social change and that love literacy. No experience working with young people is necessary as full training is given.

Sessions run during term time Monday to Friday.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Volunteer
Part-time hours: 3 per week

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- London, E8 2NS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Work Location: One location



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