Volunteers needed to be reading mentors

PEOPLE in Leeds are being asked to help consider helping children with their reading in their local primary school or by becoming a mentor to a high- school student.

In 2010 people in the city are being asked to become involved in volunteering and in May the focus is on getting people to help out with literacy and learning, from being a school governor to delivering library books to the homes of the elderly or those who cannot get out and about.

Those interested can find out about opportunities at an event tomorrow at Leeds Central Library, from noon to 7pm.

Volunteers will be on hand to share their know-how.

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Coun Richard Brett, joint leader of Leeds City Council and executive board member with responsibility for the 2010 Leeds Year of Volunteering, said: "There are many volunteering opportunities available across the city for people who want to support literacy and learning in our schools, libraries and in the wider community.

"I would encourage as many people as possible to come along to the event on May 5 where they can speak to some current volunteers to find out what's involved and what the many benefits of volunteering are."

Helen Loughran, a volunteer for the library service said: "I've been taking books for just over a year now to an elderly lady who can't get to the library herself. I really enjoy choosing books that I think she will like and it's no problem just picking a couple extra ones up whilst I'm at the library."

For more information visit www.leedsyearofvolunteering.org.uk

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