Free Shared Reading Volunteer Training for South West Sydney & Cessnock

Do you Live in South West Sydney or Cessnock areas? Would you like to use your love of reading to improve social connection and mental health in your community?

As part of a new community project, we will be running free Shared Reading Facilitator training for future group volunteers in the South West Sydney and Cessnock areas soon.  If you would like are interested, please register your interest below and we’ll be in touch.

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

If you would like to find out more about this free training opportunity, please register your interest online below or contact Chris Smith 0468 346 834 or email chris@sharedreadingnsw.com