The Reader

By bringing people together to read great literature aloud we are improving well-being, reducing social isolation and building stronger communities across the UK and beyond. You will be responsible for delivering 1:1 Shared Reading sessons, to enable an isolated person to participate in a weekly shared reading experience using novels, short stories and poems.

Benefits:
• Enabling isolated people to benefit from literature
• Developing your skills in reading aloud and befriending
• Training and ongoing support for the role
• Working within a clear code of conduct for visits
• Being part of a team and meeting new people

You must be able to:
• Read aloud clearly in a one-to-one context (training will be given)
• Be sensitive to people’s emotional needs
• Be patient with those who are unable to communicate clearly
• Work as part of a team of one-to-one readers
• Represent TRO in a professional manner
• Work according to all volunteer policies and procedures.