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Active volunteer Jan shares her motivation for becoming a Bookmark volunteer, and her story of helping over 20 children to learn to read.

Volunteering has many mental health benefits like increasing self-esteem and boosting confidence. Learn about how you can boost your confidence through volunteering.

Discover how to find and include different perspectives, languages and children in your library-building process with our top tips.

Learn about Bookmark’s School Network Programme – an initiative to giving schools the chance to get £1000 worth of free literacy resources for the academic year.

Learn about how volunteering can contribute to a healthier and happier mindset. Explore volunteer opportunities and make a positive impact on your mental wellbeing.

To celebrate Mental Health Awareness Week we explore the transformative power of reading for children’s mental wellbeing.

At 91 years old, Bookmark’s oldest volunteer has been helping children improve their reading skills. As featured in the BBC, discover more about Dianna.

Could you host a Bookmark Brunch to spread the word about volunteering with Bookmark? Sign up to receive one of our brunch packs.

Bookmark team member and volunteer, Karen, tells us about her reading partnership and her memorable moments from her time on the programme.