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Reader Leader Volunteer Remote Opportunity

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About this Opportunity

Overview:

Leicestershire Shared Reading is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to become Reader Leaders and help bring great literature to life through our online Shared Reading groups.

This is a fully remote volunteer role, allowing you to lead a weekly Shared Reading group from the comfort of your own home. Using Zoom, you’ll connect with group members through stories and poems, creating a welcoming and supportive space wherever you and your participants are based.

Our online groups are both accessible and flexible, making it easier for people to take part regardless of location. We currently welcome members from across the UK and beyond, giving Reader Leaders the opportunity to bring people together through the shared experience of reading, no matter the distance.

Organisation:

Leicestershire Shared Reading

Minimum hours:

3

Closing Date:

February 2, 2027

Address:

Home Based

Location:

Remote

About the organisation:

Leicestershire Shared Reading (LSR) supports a thriving network of ‘Make Friends, with a Book’ shared reading groups.​ The groups, led by volunteer Reader Leaders, meet weekly either via Zoom or in person at public libraries around Leicestershire and are open to anyone to drop in and sit for a while, listening to stories and poems being read aloud.
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Full Details:

As a Reader Leader, you’ll prepare and share carefully selected reading materials, encourage discussion, facilitate thoughtful conversations, and keep simple session records.

Our online groups are both accessible and flexible, making it easier for people to take part regardless of location. We currently welcome members from across the UK and beyond, giving Reader Leaders the opportunity to bring people together through the shared experience of reading, no matter the distance.

As a Reader Leader, you’ll prepare and share carefully selected reading materials, encourage discussion, facilitate thoughtful conversations, and keep simple session records.

We’re looking for people who enjoy reading, are confident communicating with others, and are passionate about creating inclusive spaces where people can connect through literature. Applicants should be aged 18 or over, able to attend online training, and willing to commit to preparing for and leading a regular weekly session.

In return, you’ll receive full training and ongoing support from Leicestershire Shared Reading, The Reader, and the Culture Leicestershire volunteer team. You’ll also develop valuable communication and leadership skills, meet new people, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of others.

For more information, visit: www.leicestershiresharedreading.org “

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