Become a reading mentor for children and young people
Büro für Bürgerengagement der AWO Kreisverband Köln
- Kids & Teenagers
- Education & Language Support
- Mentoring, Sponsoring & Career Coaching
About the volunteering opportunity
For our project, 1:1 reading community, we are looking for long-term reading mentors. Ideally you speak several languages :-)
Your Tasks
You support and accompany children and young people in reading independently, without pressure from school, in a playful and imaginative way.
The weekly reading lesson takes place at the pupil's school.
Our services
Our services
- Instruction by specialists
- Equipment with media / working materials
- Exchange of experience
- Further training / qualification offers
- Liability insurance
- regular information
- Accident insurance
What's needed
For this volunteering opportunity, advanced German skills are required.
You should be willing to be a reading mentor for a year and enjoy practicing with a student once a week.
Requirements
Requirements
- Age (at least) 16 years
- extended certificate of good conduct required
- Participation in the introductory seminar is obligatory
Time required
Regularly
Discussed individually
On weekdays, during the day
- once a week for one lesson for at least one year
Important notice
Usability for people with disabilities
- Accessible for wheelchair users
Location
Büro für Bürgerengagement der AWO Kreisverband Köln
The Office for Civic Commitment of the AWO Cologne is a consulting service. People who are willing to volunteer will receive advice and will be placed in organisations that work with volunteers. Further priority will be given to LESEMENTOR Cologne, young volunteers, further education and voluntary refugee work.