Read this resource before starting sessions on Zoom as it contains helpful tips and reminders.

Access the volunteer training modules. Access Training (Login required)

We’ve changed the look of this resource to make it friendlier. You can continue to use the older version if…

This resource contains tips for having reading-related discussions over the phone. Please read before starting your calls.

This resource contains tips and considerations for Reading Friends over the phone. Please read through before starting your befriending calls.

Helpful hashtags, Tweets, images, stats and cards to thank your volunteers on Volunteers' Week 1-7 June.

Say thank you to your Reading Friends volunteers with this e-card.

A useful tool to help think through, record and reduce any risks involved in delivering Reading Friends.

You can use this to match up your Reading Friends and Reading Friends volunteers by their interests.

A quick information sheet highlighting the benefits of volunteering with Reading Friends.

An editable poster to advertise for volunteer vacancies. Please use Adobe Acrobat Reader to edit this poster.

Template that clearly sets out expectations and boundaries for volunteers. Can include local information. Please use Adobe Acrobat Reader to…

Provides potential volunteers with key information on what’s involved in the role. Editable for local information.

A template for local Reading Friends projects to adapt and use with people interested in volunteering. Please use Adobe Acrobat…

An A5 booklet to capture and reflect on experiences as a Reading Friends volunteer.