Two further training sessions are to be held for people interested in becoming literacy volunteers in primary schools.

The charity Literacy Volunteers needs more volunteers to work with pupils on a one-to-one basis.

It urged people to “help children realise that books are fun and that reading is something they want to do.”

The charity encourages children, who are finding it difficult to read, to develop an interest and love for books.

Volunteers do not teach reading, but talk, read and play games with children to give them confidence — and help them enjoy reading and communicating.

Volunteers go to the same local primary school for one session per week, helping around four or five youngsters.

Help is needed in Bagthorpe, Jacksdale, Annesley, Huthwaite, Warsop, Church Warsop, Meden Vale, Mansfield Woodhouse, Mansfield, Retford and Worksop.

A spokesman said: “Volunteers do not need formal qualifications and training and ongoing support is provided.

“Volunteers give their time and regular commitment. They get the pleasure of making a difference to a child’s life.”

The training sessions — for people from Mansfield and Ashfield — will be held in Warsop and Selston, on 6th and 13th July, from 10am to 1pm.

For information call Sue Marriott on 01623 517553 or email [email protected] or go to www.literacyvolunteers.org.uk