Schoolreaders is currently recruiting volunteers across Essex to listen to children read in primary schools.

Volunteers visit schools on a weekly basis and listen to children read in a 1:1 environment. On top of improving their reading skills, reading with a volunteer allows children to develop conversational and social skills as well as build their confidence.

If you have some time to spare, a good grasp of written English, and if you enjoy spending time with children, you could become a Schoolreader.

Volunteers are asked to listen to children read once a week in term time and to commit to a full academic year, though of course holidays and weeks off on occasion are no issue.

If you can spare just an hour a week to listen to children read, you can help to change their life-story.

You can find out more about Schoolreaders and the amazing work they do by visiting their website at schoolreaders.org, or by giving them a call on 01234 924111.

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If you would like to get involved or find out more, contact Nicola:

Nicola.davidson@communityenergysouth.org / 07456 901501 / Community Energy South

Community Energy South are looking for 5-10 people living or working in the Basildon, Billericay or Wickford area to form one community organisation which will help homes or community buildings save energy. As volunteers, you will be the leaders, develop projects and enable other young people of all ages to take part in those projects.

Community Energy South (CES) is a non-profit organisation which develops community energy businesses. Working with the local councils CES provides free mentoring to set up energy groups, develop business plans, energy projects, and find funding.

Benefits?

• Helping friends & neighbours save energy at home
• Help alleviate climate anxiety
• An excellent addition to your CV or as part of learning or professional development
• Learn new skills in live project management, financial planning, energy efficiency and more
• Potential for paid work as the business grows

Skills needed?

Being organised, good at communicating with others and excited about saving carbon. Free training and support will be provided over several months.

Commitment required?

1-3 hours per week (plus monthly daytime or evening meetings depending on group preference).

Cost?

None – support is provided for free.
Where needed, the projects decided by the new business later on will be supported to attract grant funding.

Timescale?

Right away! Get in touch!
Nicola.davidson@communityenergysouth.org / 07456 901501 / Community Energy South

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