We're looking for ten Reading Activists aged 16 to 24 to be part of our youth consultation group to help shape the future of the Reading Activists programme.

Reading Activists get involved in a wide range of activities. Take a look at some of these videos to find out more.

The number of children who completed the Summer Reading Challenge in Redbridge rose by 13% in 2013 and the extra support provided by volunteers was integral to this rise. By giving children that valuable one to one attention, volunteers improve the children's experience of the challenge and of reading.

Take the Reading Activists Photojournalist Challenge. Create a photo series about a subject that matters to you and win a Polaroid camera.

Lewisham Libraries' Service Development Manager Jo Moulton gave us an insight into her experiences of the Summer Reading Challenge and the benefits that it has brought to children, volunteers and librarians.

We're working in partnership with ASCEL on their Arts Council England funded Library Development Initiative. Here You can view the presentation given by Claire Styles, our Young People Programme Manager, at the workshops here and download the presentations given by young people, librarians and youth co-production practitioners.

Hopefully your volunteers will gain many benefits from being part of your volunteering scheme: new skills, new friends and work experience being just a few. Find out more tips for recognising volunteers' work and links to accreditation schemes

This training pack will help you set up a Summer Reading Challenge volunteering scheme in your local authority.