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The Reading Agency
Young people’s research• Links between reading for pleasure and literacy• 1 in 4 struggling with mental health• Disproportionally high youth unemployment• Impact of volunteering
Curriculum for Excellence
Successful learners: using literacy and communication skills; thinking creatively; learning independently and as part of a group;
making reasoned evaluation
Confident individuals: self esteem; able to relate to others and manage themselves; develop and communicate their own beliefs
and view of the world
Responsible citizens: respect for others; develop knowledge & understanding of the world and Scotland’s place in it; understand
different beliefs & cultures
Effective contributors: communicating in different ways and different settings; work in partnership; apply critical thinking
Research and consultationReading-based activity and volunteering develop young people’s skills and confidence.
Young people most likely to engage when:• youth-led/ youth-guided approaches • peer-to-peer advocacy • link to skills development
Impact young people can have:• when actively involved in reading based activities• in encouraging younger children to read
Reading Activists BIG Lottery pilot:
8,677 Reading Activists in 54 hubs3,218 youth-led events, for 26,148 YP40,255 young people engaged online 601 young people accreditedYoung people say:85% using the library more 71% enjoy reading more 86% gained new skills53% borrow more books/e-books
Summer Reading Challenge volunteering 2014
Overall:• 8,126 aged 12-24 years recruited in the UK • 1,740 libraries in 138 English authorities • 43% increase in volunteers recruited • 123,578 hours, 786 accredited, 33 got library jobs In Scotland: • 136 volunteers in 29 English authorities• 1759 hours, 87 accreditations, 70 continuing to
volunteer in the library after summer
Why YP say they volunteer• Valuable work experience; especially good for
those thinking of a career working with children• Counts towards accreditation (UCAS, DofE etc).• A reference for employment and CV evidence• Develops confidence, social skills and literacy skills • Making a positive contribution to their community• A chance to make new friends• Encouragement to read more
Young people said:• 85% gained new skills and experiences;• 75% improved their communication skills;• 66% valued talking to children about books;• 71 % want to keep volunteering in a library."Doing the challenge has really built my confidence as a person and has also given me plenty of new opportunities.“
Rob, young volunteer, North Yorkshire
Impact of SRCv on reading• 49% more interested in books and reading• 56% of volunteers intend to use the library more
“The experience was fantastic. I achieved my first award on vInspired and had some brilliant opportunities. I've been able to write articles, I’ve had the prospects of continuing a reading group at the library and my writing skills progressed - which means a great deal to me.” Jess, Harrogate
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Continuing to volunteer
• 71% of volunteers said they would like to keep volunteering in a library
• 53% of library authorities have offered 1,488 young people opportunities to continue:• Supporting younger/ older readers• Developing teen activity• Helping libraries develop
Reading Hack combines 3 things: • Local activities • Volunteering• Youth advocacy
Reading Hack features• Flexible and local with UK infrastructure • National brand developed with young people• Youth-facing website and social media• Rewards, recognition, accreditation• Training and support for staff• Case studies, best practice• Tracking progress (skills, hours volunteered)
Get involved
• SRC volunteers can create hack activities over the summer
• Email us to register interest• Adopt Reading Hack branding for groups and
activities
In the words of a young volunteer…“It teaches you so much, not just about libraries and work but about you as well. I can honestly say I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of volunteering because it helped me develop as a person by making me more confidentand sociable”. Katy, young volunteerNorth Yorkshire Libraries
[email protected]@readingagency.org.uk
For more advice and resources please visit:
http://readingagency.org.uk/young-people
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