City Reads, an organisation that runs Brighton + Hove's annual big read, is looking for 8 volunteer Reading Champions to help run 4 community reading groups between March – May 2010. You will be working with people from marginalized groups who may have problems with literacy or poor access to books and you will be supported in your role by trained specialists.

Between March - May 2010, you will be expected to commit to attending 7 reading sessions in total, each will be between 1 - 2 hours duration. In addition you will need to complete a days training in February 2010.

BENEFITS:

    * Receive a full CRB check
    * Receive training from specialist organisation Creative Future (who work in this field)
    * Gain experience of working with challenging groups/people
    * Receive a free copy of the City Reads book
    * Receive a free pair of tickets to one of the City Reads events during March – May 2010
    * Be an integral part of Brighton’s well loved annual collective read

For more info please click here to see the  City Reads' website
 http://cityreads.co.uk/?page_id=40 (March – May 2010 * Training in February 2010)