Volunteer Case Studies

Find out more about our work by reading stories from just some of the amazing children, families and volunteers we work with.

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How Online Volunteering Makes Me Happier

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....

Reflections from a Long-Time Volunteer

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...

16 Years of Volunteering with Doorstep Library

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...

Veronica and Janhavi’s Story

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.

Sheila and Fenella’s Story

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...

Matilda and Cordelia’s Story

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.