"I absolutely loved every minute of my experience. Sitting reading with a child has made me realise how important it is to spend time no matter how short that time is with children reading and the difference it can make. Everyone should do it." Deirdre, Literacy Support Mentor
Before applying for Literacy Support Projects Spring 2013, please consider the following:
Commitment and Availability for the duration of the Project - check your schedule
Attendance at Literacy Support Training prior to commencement of Paired Reading Sessions
Provision of 2 Referees with correct contact details
Agreement to adhere to Suas HSW (Health, Safety and Welfare) and Child Protection Policy
Applications to become a literacy mentor are currently closed Literacy Projects will begin Summer/Autumn 2013, to be kept informed of volunteering opportunities please fill out the form below.
"[The children's] self esteem can only have improved as they were given so much one to one attention, throughout all aspects of the programme. This in turn leads a child to feel more confident going to school, because they know they have their work done, and done well."
"I got so much out of it; I learned so much about myself, developed so many skills and learned about other cultures."
NUIG Mentor, Suas Homework Club, Galway
"This project has helped between 20-30 children in our school to do their homework in a safe environment and know that they will start the next school day on a good footing." Teacher, Homework Club, O'Connells Primary School, Dublin
