Volunteers gain as much from their weekly reading sessions as they give, often citing the day as the highlight of their week! Volunteering not only offers vital support to those who need it most, but its impacts also extend to the volunteers themselves. Being a volunteer allows you to connect with the local community, build new relationships and learn new skills. As well as greatly improving your mental health and wellbeing.
Volunteering with Doorstep Library provides an opportunity to:
- Build your confidence and improve your self-esteem
- Share your love of reading and books with the children you see
- Make new social connections with your fellow volunteers and families you visit
- Make a real difference to the lives of others
- Give back to the community you live in or the community you visit every week
- Improve your leadership skills as you lead your pack through visits
Our volunteering opportunities are also highly useful for those considering professions in primary education, social and community work
Don’t just take our word for it, below are what our volunteers have to say about their experience