AVID readers in Redlands are being encouraged to sign up as Ready Reading volunteers to help students discover the joy of reading.
Redlands MP Kim Richards said the government was supporting students to become lifelong readers through the Ready Reading Program.
“We’re looking for an army of up to 3000 reading volunteers from across the state, who will be provided with free training to help Queensland students improve their literacy skills,” she said.
“The Ready Reading Program encourages students to develop a love of reading from a young age.”
Ms Richards said the government was investing $1.6 million over three years to bring back the Ready Reading program, which was cut under the LNP Government.
“This program is being delivered in partnership with Volunteering Queensland and is open to all parents, caregivers and community members,” she said.
Ms Richards said even parents who already read to their children at home could benefit from volunteering as a Ready Reader at school.
“All volunteers will be trained by reading experts to understand the deeper foundational knowledge of reading and strategies to assist the development of reading skills in children,” she said.
“Instilling a love of reading in our children is one of the greatest gifts we can give them, and one which sets them up educationally for life.”
Ready Reading volunteers who require a Blue Card will incur no charge and parents volunteering solely at a school attended by their child do not require one.
Registrations are now open on the Volunteer Queensland website and training will begin in Term 4.
