Volunteer Benefits

“Getting involved with Doorstep Library is really a breath of fresh air. It’s only a few hours every week where I feel I can make a difference – no week is EVER the same, which I really appreciate and enjoy. There’s constantly new and fun challenges to overcome, whether it’s raining cats and dogs, to finding cats and dogs. The people in the team are supportive, non-judgmental and relaxed yet still knowledgeable and efficient, as we all share the same goals: passion for literature and helping people. I feel it’s a (door)stepping stone to my career involving educating and mentoring young people. The time passes so quickly here and I hope we can expand to benefit more communities and share the love of reading and stories to more children.”

“Over the past year, I have seen the interest and ability of these kids in reading grow and grow – watched the shy boy, originally interested only in his iPad, come running up to me 6 months later raving about the latest book he has read and asking for more.”

“I love volunteering with Doorstep because I can share my love of reading with families. I get really excited about choosing books for the children I visit. One has just discovered the heroes of Greek mythology, another is interested in the Saturn mission, one loves to read plays aloud with her siblings. It is wonderful to encourage their curiosity.”

“I can see that I have built up relationships in the community, obviously with the support of more experienced people. There is a huge sense of achievement with the work! The most rewarding part is being involved in the whole process, it has become part of my life and I take it very seriously. I get the values that the charity is trying to get across, the mutual understanding is very important. It is wonderful seeing the project grow and being part of that.”