Online Reading Volunteer

Doorstep Library is a community-focused charity dedicated to bringing the magic of books and the joy of reading directly into the homes of children who need our support.

We use books to fuel children’s natural love of stories, fire their imaginations, and encourage their appreciation of reading. Our unique home-based service means we are there in person or online, finding the most appropriate books for every child we visit and building a relationship with the whole family.

Our projects not only improve literacy and confidence in children but also increase family well-being and bonding through the joy of sharing stories. Our reading volunteers encourage both parents and children to read for pleasure together from a young age, and this kind of tailored support enables us to help prepare children for school and also broaden their opportunities in life.

Doorstep Library Reading Volunteers visit the same families online over Zoom, every week with backpacks full of books and two little stools to share their love of reading with the children they visit. Our volunteers don’t just read stories though; they do silly voices, handpick the e-books, and give special recommendations for each child.

Through our long-term approach, our volunteers build trusting relationships with families, helping to connect them with the community and signposting to additional sources of local support. We are there to support children and families who need us most.

Doorstep Library is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and all those it comes into contact with. 

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