Reading Force is looking for volunteer co-ordinators to set up book clubs. You could be serving, a spouse/partner, a veteran or reservist or maybe a Community Development Officer.
They are supported by Book Club Ambassador, Nicola, who will share ideas on how to run a club, choose suitable books from available titles and provide questions to ask at the book club meetings.
Reading Force is tri-service and welcomes veterans/ reservists and their families, as well as ex-service families due to separation, divorce, or bereavement. Book clubs can be online or in person and books can be posted to overseas locations via BFPO.
Volunteer co-ordinators of children’s book clubs must hold a recent Enhanced DBS/Disclosure Scotland/Access NI, and the book club must be held in a public location such as a school, library or community centre.
If you would like to know more about setting up a book club, email nicola@readingforce.org.uk
Reading Force is celebrating!
Reading Force is delighted to mark reaching the marvellous milestone of 1,000 book club members.
Since March 2021, Reading Force has supported adults and children with a UK armed forces connection through their fantastic book club offering. Everyone is welcome – avid readers, first-time book club members and anywhere in between! Book clubs help members to meet new people, build a strong sense of connection and reduce feelings of isolation.
“With new families moving onto the patch, it’s been a great way for everyone to connect and get to know each other,” said one book club co-ordinator.
Members receive three free books from Reading Force to get the club started. Many book clubs continue independently beyond this – some of them are still going strong years later. The co-ordinator of an overseas club said: “It is such a help having the first three books free.”
Check out their website to see the available titles for book clubs readingforce.org.uk/book-club-suggested-titles