Share the magic of stories with a young reader

If you love books, here's a way to pass that love on.

Nal'ibali is a South African reading-for-enjoyment campaign working to help children experience books and stories as something joyful, rather than simply another school task.

Volunteers can become part of the literacy movement by supporting reading activities, helping children engage with stories and, depending on the opportunity available in their area, getting involved with reading clubs and community literacy activities.

You don't need to be a teacher. What matters is a willingness to give some of your time, share stories and help create the kind of positive relationship with reading that can stay with a child for life.

BEFORE YOU GO
Nal'ibali works through a network of communities and literacy programmes, so volunteering isn't a drop-in activity with one fixed Cape Town venue.

Register your interest through Nal'ibali and find out what opportunities are currently available in your area. Depending on the programme, you may be able to support an existing reading club or get involved in other literacy activities.

Nal'ibali also provides free stories and resources in multiple South African languages for people who want to encourage reading at home or in their own communities.