If you're working with volunteers this summer, check out our resources to help get young people involved.

Recruitment Posters

These posters are based on the recruitment postcard design which was built in collaboration with young people. Both a black and white version are available to download.

Download white poster
Download black poster
Download white poster with space for overprinting
Download black poster with space for overprinting

Recruitment Postcard

These postcards are based on the volunteering essentials booklet and are designed in collaboration with young people. English authorities will receive one pack of 500 postcards each, or will have ordered additional postcards alongside Scottish or Welsh authorities.

Download the postcard
Download Welsh version of recruitment postcard

Films

Listening to peers talking about their experience is a persuasive way to encourage young people to take part. We have a selection of short films, including a fun promotional film which you can embed or share on your websites and social media.

This collection of films staring Comedian Holly Walsh explores the skills that volunteers can gain through volunteering:

There are more films you can use elsewhere on our website.

Resources for Schools

You might consider approaching your local school about volunteers who are interested in advocating for the Challenge in their local feeder primaries. Volunteers would need to shadow staff in the first instance and feel fully supported.

You can use the below materials to approach schools about this advocacy role:

- Template letter for Headteachers
Welsh template letter for Headteachers
- Template letter for coordinators
Schools advocacy card
- Downloadable version of schools advocacy card 2015
- Download Welsh version of schools advocacy card

Sending local schools an advert to place in their newsletters can be an effective way of letting students and parents know about volunteering opportunities. Here is an example advert from Essex libraries.

Presentation for school and library plasma screen

This presentation can be used on library plasma screens to promote volunteering. You can add your local details, as needed.

Download the presentation.

Get Involved

Read more about the benefits of involving volunteers.

If you have any questions about these resources or need further help on Summer Reading Challenge volunteering, please contact Nici West.