Free Shared Reading Facilitator Training for Volunteers

Do you Live in the Hawkesbury area? Would you like to use your love of reading to improve social connection and mental health in your community?

Shared Reading, uses carefully selected literature to promote connection, reflection, healing and joy. Shared Reading sessions

are inclusive and uplifting with outcomes including:

• Increased confidence

• Reduced loneliness

• Increased belonging

• Increased hope/optimism

• Greater sense of purpose

• Improved mental health

What you will get out of it:

You will be fully trained in the techniques and skills to deliver Shared Reading groups. Then we will find a placement for you in a

community setting. Shared Reading groups run from libraries, community centres and retirement villages.

The benefits of becoming a volunteer Shared Reading facilitator include:

• Running a fun, engaging activity

• Increased meaning and purpose

• Connecting with other volunteers

• Learn a new skill

• Do something good for your community

• Do something that people love

• Personal growth

Commitment

Training is free for volunteers. After training you will be asked to commit to run a fortnightly Shared Reading group for 2 hours per fortnight.

If you would like to find out more about this free training opportunity, pelase contact Chris Smith 0468 346 834 or email chris@sharedreadingnsw.com