What is Right to Read?
Right to Read is one of our oldest programmes which aims to boost literacy standards in the city. We place employee-volunteers from our member organisations in local schools, convenient to them, where they provide much needed one-to-one reading support for primary aged children.
‘I’ve really enjoyed being part of the Right to Read volunteering programme with York Cares. They placed me with a school close to where I live, so that I can start my volunteering session first thing, and be at my desk at work by 10.15am.’
Right to Read Volunteer
All training is provided and the programme requires only a light level of commitment, an hour a week for one academic term, with the opportunity to increase participation in York Cares in the future.
‘I have the chance to read with children of mixed abilities and find that helping those who are struggling to read and getting the opportunity to listen to a child who loves to read equally rewarding. I would recommend this programme to anyone, I thoroughly enjoy it and always come back to the office refreshed and smiling’.
Right to Read Volunteer
Can you help?
This programme is open to all of our employer members. Our next training session will be held on Wednesday 10 July, 12pm-2pm at Aviva, Wellington Row, York YO90 1WR. Following this training session, Right to Read Placements will begin in September 2024.
If you have any questions or would like to register your interest, please complete the contact form below.
