Volunteering opportunities

Could you volunteer to support our work? Whether you have an hour, days or months to spare for volunteering, your contribution will make a huge difference to lives of disadvantaged children.

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Success stories

Find out about how our volunteers are changing children's life stories across the UK.

Success story
Local volunteers help Middlesbrough pupils raise their aspirations

The National Literacy Trust partnered with Macmillan Academy in Middlesbrough in summer 2018 to run the Key Stage 3 Words for Work programme.

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A rewarding experience for Words for Work corporate volunteers

HR Manager for Eric Robinson Solicitors, Lisa Rome, volunteered at a school in Southampton as part of our Words for Work programme.

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Empowering parents through Early Words Together in Peterborough

Parents whose children attend Dogsthorpe Infant School in Peterborough have been empowered to support their child’s learning at home after taking part in Early Words Together.

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Local volunteers help Middlesbrough pupils raise their aspirations

A rewarding experience for Words for Work corporate volunteers

Empowering parents through Early Words Together in Peterborough