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Get Involved


So how can you get involved with READ International??

Whatever you want to do, and however much time you have, there is something for everyone.

Are you a School? An IT whiz? Or do you love van driving? Or do you simply want to help out your local project? Read on to find out more about the opportunities available at READ.  

As a past READ vounteer you can stay involved as a READ Alumni!
 

Schools

If you are a School Visit our Schools page by clicking on the 'Schools' tab above to find out how you can support READ International.  We offer a free book collection and Think Global presentation service to many schools in the UK.

If you have donated books before click here for a guide of what else we can do for you and for other ways to support us.
 
 

Volunteer!

You can donate your time, resources and ideas - from van driving to book sorting there is something for everyone.  Click on the 'Volunteer' tab above to find out more.

It is a very rewarding experience - see from our blogs and testimonies from past volunteers.
 

 

Become a Project Leader/Intern!

Our Book Projects are entirely student led and are found at 22 universities across the UK - if you are a university student and have enthusiasm, commitment and ideas then why not come on board?!

This is a valuable opportunity to gain vital skills including leadership, project management, fundraising, budgeting, working to deadlines and will also involve the opportunity to see the Book Project full cycle by distributing the books collected in East Africa.

 Visit this page for more information.
 
 

Fundraise for us!

Get some inspiration on how to have fun and raise money for READ at the same time!

For information on our running and other sponsored events as well as a variety of fundraising ideas take a look at our Fundraising page!
 
 
 

Donate your disused books!

Donate your books to us and help improve access to education across the world!  Visit our 'Donate Books' page above to find out how.

 We are happy to receive donations of sports equipment and stationery too - follow the same procedure as for donating books above.

 

 

Get Involved at work!

From putting out collection tins, nominating us as your work 'Charity of the Year' to having a paid day off to volunteer with us you can help us while you work in so many ways.

Visit our information page to find out how you can do this or click on the 'At Work' tab above.

 Become one of READ International's new partners and join the likes of Staples, British Airways, Big Yellow Self Storage and the British Library.

  

 

Become a 'Friend of READ'!

Perhaps you don't have the time to get very involved with READ but could help us out financially?

Sign up to donate an amount as small as £2.50 per month to READ and you will receive the 'Friends of READ' newsletter to keep you up to date with developments in East Africa and the UK plus receive a range of exclusive 'Friend of READ' benefits.

Its quick and easy to do - just click on this link and select how much you can give to set it up online or download a Standing Order Form.

 

 

 Join the READ team!

Check our Jobs page for vacancies.

 

Stay in touch!

Join our Facebook group or mailing list to stay up to date with all the latest news, updates and upcoming opportunities and events.