Looking for a fun, creative way to spend your summer while making a real difference in your community? Join us as a Summer Reading Challenge Volunteer in Cardiff's hubs and libraries!
What is the Summer Reading Challenge?
The Summer Reading Challenge is a national programme for children aged 4–11, designed to keep reading exciting over the summer holidays. It helps children stay engaged, build confidence, and discover the joy of books — all while earning rewards and certificates throughout.
This year, Cardiff libraries are hosting 30 exciting events (20th July – 1st September), filled with crafts, stories, and themed activities… and we need YOU to help make them magical.
What will you be doing?
As a volunteer, you’ll be right in the heart of the action:
- Welcoming children and families with a friendly smile
- Helping to set up and run crafts and themed activities
- Chatting to children about what they’re reading
- Helping create a safe, inclusive, and fun environment
What’s in it for you?
This isn’t just volunteering — it’s a chance to build valuable skills while having fun:
- Communication skills – chatting with children and families
- Leadership & teamwork – helping run sessions and activities
- Creativity – supporting crafts and themed events
- Confidence building – leading activities and engaging groups
- Community impact – inspiring a love of reading in young people
Plus, it’s a great addition to your CV and perfect for anyone interested in education, libraries, youth work, or community roles.
Chwilio am ffordd hwyliog a chreadigol o dreulio'ch haf wrth wneud gwahaniaeth gwirioneddol yn eich cymuned? Ymunwch â ni fel Gwirfoddolwr Her Ddarllen yr Haf yng nghanolfannau a llyfrgelloedd Caerdydd!
Beth yw Her Ddarllen yr Haf?
Mae Her Ddarllen yr Haf yn rhaglen genedlaethol i blant 4–11 oed, wedi'i chynllunio i gadw darllen yn gyffrous dros wyliau'r haf. Mae'n helpu plant i aros yn frwdfrydig, meithrin hyder, a darganfod llawenydd llyfrau — a hynny i gyd wrth ennill gwobrau a thystysgrifau drwy gydol y cyfnod.
Eleni, mae llyfrgelloedd Caerdydd yn cynnal 30 o ddigwyddiadau cyffrous (20 Gorffennaf – 1 Medi), yn llawn crefftau, straeon a gweithgareddau thema… ac mae angen CHI arnom i’w gwneud yn hudolus.
Beth fyddwch chi'n ei wneud?
Fel gwirfoddolwr, byddwch chi yng nghanol y gweithgaredd:
- Croesawu plant a theuluoedd gyda gwên gyfeillgar
- Helpu i sefydlu a rhedeg crefftau a gweithgareddau thema
- Sgwrsio â phlant am yr hyn maen nhw'n ei ddarllen
- Helpu i greu amgylchedd diogel, cynhwysol a hwyliog
Beth sydd ynddo i chi?
Nid gwirfoddoli yn unig yw hyn — mae'n gyfle i feithrin sgiliau gwerthfawr wrth gael hwyl:
- Sgiliau cyfathrebu – sgwrsio â phlant a theuluoedd
- Arweinyddiaeth a gwaith tîm – helpu i gynnal sesiynau a gweithgareddau
- Creadigrwydd – cefnogi crefftau a digwyddiadau thema
- Adeiladu hyder – arwain gweithgareddau ac ymgysylltu â grwpiau
- Effaith gymunedol – ysbrydoli cariad at ddarllen mewn pobl ifanc
Hefyd, mae'n ychwanegiad gwych at eich CV ac yn berffaith i unrhyw un sydd â diddordeb mewn addysg, llyfrgelloedd, gwaith ieuenctid, neu rolau cymunedol.
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
