Interesting about this job
Do you enjoy helping a child enjoy language and reading more? Would you like to make a difference in the life of a child?
A reading aloud volunteer will help to reduce the language deficits of children in a playful, relaxed way and increase their chances for the future. Humanitas offers you training, theme evenings and tailor-made support from a volunteer coordinator.
Job tasks and duties
A reading aloud volunteer will visit a family's home for an hour a week. You will playfully help the child or several children of primary school age with their language development and introduce them to the joy of reading. You can do this by reading aloud, talking about the story and their own experiences and playing games.
The parents are present during the reading hour and you involve them as much as possible.
We are at the pairing and you can come to us for questions. There is an introductory meeting and optional themed meetings for knowledge and exchange.
Our read-aloud volunteers are active throughout the city. You indicate in which neighbourhoods you want to read aloud and what age you prefer.
Job skills and qualities
- Comprehension of the Dutch language.
- To be available 1 to 2 hours per week.
- Have affinity with children.
You are available for at least six months, because we want the child to be able to feel that they are worthwhile.
Extra information
Requests for help with language come in all year round, so we are always looking for volunteers!
Job information
| Job type | Volunteer Work |
|---|---|
| Services | accident insurance, training, Certificate of Good Conduct is required |
| Duration | indefinite |
| Hours per week | at least 1 hour, max 2 hours |
| Work hours of your own choosing? | Yes |
| Location | At the family home |
Organisation address and information
Humanitas
Akerkhof ZZ 22
9711 JB Groningen
Website: http://www.humanitas.nl/groningen