Find out more about our work by reading stories from just some of the amazing children, families and volunteers we work with.
Claudia became a Doorstep Library volunteer after stumbling across a small poster in her local library. A lifelong lover of books, she now shares that love with children and families through online reading sessions, bringing stories to life each week....
After joining Doorstep Library when her youngest daughter left for university, Beverley discovered that reading with children offered far more than she expected — moments of laughter, glimpses of progress, and connections that stayed with her long after each session...
We share the story of a long-term Doorstep Library volunteer, Rachel, who has been reading with children for over 16 years, building relationships with families across London and showing how small, regular moments can make a big difference. Starting out...
When we first started visiting Lina (11), Amélie (9) and Matteo (3), they had very recently moved over to the UK from Switzerland and didn’t speak much English. Our team were keen to find books for the girls which would...
Sam (aged 11), Mia (aged 4) and Archie (aged 4) have been having reading sessions with Doorstep Library for over 2 years, with the sessions becoming an integral part of their routine. The two younger children (twins) are at nursery,...
For Intergenerational Week we talked to some of our amazing volunteer pairs about their volunteering partnership. We talk here to Veronica and Janhavi – a pair of regular Online Reading Volunteers.
For Intergenerational Week we talked to some of our amazing volunteer pairs about their volunteering partnership. We talk here to Sheila and Fenella – a pair of regular Online Reading Volunteers. Here’s what they had to say … Shelia: I’m...
For Intergenerational Week we talked to some of our amazing volunteer pairs about their volunteering partnership. We talk here to Matilda and Cordelia – a pair of regular Home Reading Volunteers who currently volunteer on one of our Hammersmith and Fulham projects.
When I finally got to start on a project I was pleased to find that it was very local and that I would be supporting children and families in my neighbourhood.
The best thing has been the children (and their parents). The three I have been working with are completely delightful (even the very fidgety one).
Volunteering is a genuine pleasure. The staff and my fellow volunteers are delightful and share my enthusiasm; it is great to work alongside them.
The most inspirational moment I have experienced so far is a six-year-old girl who told her parents she enjoyed our weekly reading sessions so much, it has pushed her to go on to read chapter books at home!