18 September 2023
See Chapter One in action
Two fantastic films showcase the impact of our Online Reading Volunteers Programme
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Chapter One helps our corporate partners fulfil their social value commitments
Chapter One's Online Reading Volunteer programme connects schools and families with corporate volunteers. These volunteers spend 30 minutes reading online with the same child each week. From a business's perspective, Chapter One's time-efficient, flexible model for online volunteering enhances a company's employee engagement, whilst fulfilling CSR and social value commitments around education, social mobility and inclusion. If your organisation can help, do get in touch with Sarah Taylor, our Business Development Manager, at sarah.taylor@chapterone.org.
For schools Chapter One is an extra pair of hands in the classroom
Chapter One online reading volunteers are sponsored by their employers - our corporate partners. Volunteers use our bespoke app and a phone connection to link to a classroom laptop for a weekly reading session with a pupil who has been selected for the programme by their classroom teacher. If you're a teacher or a school keen to know more about our work, please get in touch with Kathryn Taylor, our Schools Development Manager, at kathryn.taylor@chapterone.org.
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