Welcoming our First Intern and Celebrating their Wonderful Contribution to our Team.
Author: Anna Powell
27th February 2025
We’re thrilled to celebrate a milestone at The Children’s Book Project – welcoming our very first intern, Flynn! Flynn has become an invaluable part of our team, helping us get more books into the hands of children who need them most.
But don’t just take our word for it – here’s what Flynn has to say about his experience so far!
“Over the past two months, I’ve had the privilege of interning with the Children’s Book Project, helping the organisation tackle book poverty. This experience has been eye-opening, providing insight into the challenges many children face in accessing books and the transformative power of literacy. Working with such a passionate and dedicated team, I’ve seen first-hand how the simple gift of a book can open doors to possibility and imagination.
As an intern, I’ve been fortunate to take on a wide range of tasks and roles within the charity, allowing me to gain hands-on experience across different areas of the organization. Three days a week, I help lead groups of volunteers as we sort and prepare donated books for distribution to schools and prisons. On the other two days, I support the school liaison team, ensuring that all recipients are equipped to use our books in the most impactful way possible. These responsibilities have given me a comprehensive view of the operations behind book distribution while allowing me to connect with amazing people dedicated to this mission.
Outside of the day-to-day operations, I’ve also had the incredible opportunity to represent the charity on special trips, such as a visit to the House of Lords. However, my absolute highlight has been visiting recipient schools and collaborating with them to host book gifting days. There’s nothing quite as rewarding as seeing the excitement on children’s faces when they receive their very own book—and taking the time to reassure them that these books are theirs to keep! Moments like these remind me why this work is so important, and I can’t wait to meet many more fantastic pupils and teachers as this journey continues.
Teamwork truly fuels our mission here. The friendly, open communication within the team ensures that I’m never far from a helping hand, no matter the task. This experience has allowed me to not only grow in confidence but also gain a deeper understanding of the real-world impact of Children’s Book Project’s mission. It’s been inspiring to see how collaboration, kindness, and shared purpose come together to make such a difference.
A huge thank you to Children’s Book Project for welcoming me into their team, for their support, guidance, and the invaluable learning opportunities along the way. I’m so grateful for this experience and look forward to carrying these lessons forward.”
