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title: How to volunteer for 'Time to Read' [INFOGRAPHIC]
description: It is so easy to become a Time to Read volunteer. See the steps involved in this handy infographic.
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# [How to volunteer for 'Time to Read' \[INFOGRAPHIC\]](https://blog.iii.ie/inside-track/how-to-volunteer-for-time-to-read-infographic)

 Written by [Anne Roberts](https://blog.iii.ie/inside-track/author/anne-roberts) | 15/08/22 13:54

Being able to read proficiently is fundamental to everything we do in life and in work – and teaching children to read and inspiring a love of it within them is hugely beneficial, not just for the potential prospects it creates for them, but for their overall well-being and sense of self.

‘Time to Read’ a [Business in the Community Ireland](https://www.bitc.ie/) initiative is a community-based programme whereby volunteers give their time to provide one-to-one reading support for young children (aged between 7-8 years old) in primary schools around the country, with the aim of helping them become more proficient readers.

It’s so easy to become a Time To Read volunteer and our handy infographic below walks you through the steps needed. If you are interested in finding out more or signing up, please [visit our Time to Read web page](https://info.iii.ie/time-to-read), or contact [events@iii.ie](mailto:events@iii.ie) 

 

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