What we do
Our job is to create more opportunities for children to practise reading. And here’s how we do it …
Reading Helpers in Schools
We provide volunteers to assist children with reading practice during school hours.
We coordinate and deliver this service for free, with maximum flexibility and minimal disruption for teachers and students.
We recruit, train and manage volunteers according to the school’s specific requirements, with the school nominating the time, days and the students who need assistance.
Our Reading Helpers attend school regularly and we have casuals on standby to ensure continuity and consistency for the children.
RFA volunteers are members of the local community who are committed and passionate about children’s education. They are trained to provide excellent and seamless support to teachers and school staff.
At the school’s discretion, we engage with parents and carers to involve them in the program, ideally bringing in extra volunteers only where numbers aren’t met.
All RFA volunteers hold a current WWCC.
