Adult Reading Ambassador
Build a network of adults who model reading, encourage lifelong literacy and help communities discover books and learning.
What you develop
facilitation lifelong learning community engagement inclusive communication reading advocacy
This pathway combines reading activity with communication, service and leadership at an appropriate level for adults of any age.
Recognition
Ambassadors can collect digital badges, mission completions and Reading Passport evidence. Recognition reflects participation and completion; it is not represented as a regulated professional qualification.
Five core missions
Host a reading conversation
Complete this mission, record evidence and reflect on what you learned.
Recommend accessible books
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Support a family reading routine
Complete this mission, record evidence and reflect on what you learned.
Volunteer at an approved literacy event
Complete this mission, record evidence and reflect on what you learned.
Promote inclusive reading
Complete this mission, record evidence and reflect on what you learned.
Progression
Build consistent reading participation.
Help others discover books and literacy activities.
Support supervised reading conversations and events.
Complete a larger approved reading-leadership project.
Connected to the wider RCI ecosystem.
Ambassadors can link missions to Reading Passport progress, the Literacy App, reading-leadership courses, book clubs, World Book Day and approved school/community activities.