14-18 years old? Be a part of the Big Friendly Read!!

Support volunteers needed for Reading Borough Council – Central Library

We are looking for young people who can encourage children to take part in this year’s Summer Reading Challenge.

Tasks will include:

  • Talking with, and listening to, children age 4 to 12 about books they have been reading and suggesting further reading
  • Understanding the way the summer reading challenge works
  • Handing out reading rewards
  • Helping children and parents complete forms
  • Assisting with administration
  • Helping library staff run events

We are looking for people who are:

  • Good at talking to children
  • Enthusiastic about reading
  • Calm when things are busy
  • Committed to helping libraries and customers

By becoming a volunteer you will:

  • Develop skills
  • Make a contribution to your community through supporting libraries
  • Gain work experience for your CV
  • Raise your confidence and self- esteem

Ideally you would be based at a branch nearest to your home.

Please complete an application form or get in touch ASAP!

 

Organisation
Reading Borough Council – Central Library
Contact person firstname
Suzan
Lastname
Davis
Contact person's position
Senior Young Persons Development Librarian
Their phone number?
0118 937 3449
Contact instructions?
Please contact Suzan Davis for more information or download an application form (See link in task description)

Location description
We are seeking volunteers in Battle, Caversham, Central (Friday Mornings only), Palmer, Southcote, Tilehurst and Whitley Libraries
Wheelchair accessible?
Yes
Car parking for the volunteer?
No
Secure bicycle parking?
No
Near public transport?
Yes
How much time?
A few hours a week
What times and days of the week?
Mon-Fri daytimeMon AMMon PMTue AMTue PMWed AMWed PMThu AMThu PMFri AMFri PM
Availability required
Any of these times
Additional timing details
The scheme runs between 26 July and 27 August, flexible around school and family holidays.
Central Library: Friday morning only.
Minimum 2 hours per week, more if you like.
Days and timing negotiable.
Task type?
Support
Will suit someone like this:
Enjoys variety and changeHappy to work soloSociablePatientSupportiveCommunicatorHas a few hours to spare
Post suitable for supported volunteering?
Not specified
Is training given?
Yes
Training description
Information about the challenge and as needed
Is support given?
Yes
Description of support
From the libraries team
Are expenses paid?
Yes
Description of expenses
Bus fares within the borough if needed.
Will I need my own transportation?
No
Will the volunteer be CRB or DBS checked?
No
Are references required?
Yes
Will there be an interview?
Yes
Are they properly insured?
Yes
Minimum age
14
Maximum age
18
Do they need a specific gender?
No
How many volunteers needed?
10
Opportunity added on
6 July 2016