Wellbeing & Giving/Volunteering
Become a primary-school reading helper
Coram Beanstalk trains volunteers to support children who need extra help with reading confidence, in schools, over a school year. A longer commitment than most — that's rather the point.

- Where
- Citywide
- Format
- Volunteering
- Time
- Ongoing/weekly
- Cost
- Free
- Solo or group
- Solo-friendly
- Rain or shine
- Indoor (rain-proof)
Why this one
Coram Beanstalk trains volunteers to support children who need extra help with reading confidence, in schools, over a school year. A longer commitment than most — that's rather the point. An easy way to break up the same old week.
How to get involved
- 01Apply via the link
Expect a quick induction or short training first.
- 02Pick shifts that suit you
Most are flexible — give what time you can. It's free and sociable.
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