Help out at our weekly Rhymetime sessions

Support volunteers needed for Reading Borough Council – Central Library in RG1

We are seeking volunteers who can help with our weekly Rhymetime sessions.

Rhymetimes are song and rhyme sessions for babies, toddlers and their caregivers. Volunteers will be helping with tasks including:

  • Meeting and greeting parents/carers and children.
  • Limiting numbers of attendees and keeping a tally of numbers attending sessions.
  • Managing buggy parking arrangements.
  • Musical instruments/scarves – getting out, giving out to parents, putting away, clearing up.

Volunteers may also have an opportunity to help with special events such as the annual Christmas Rhymetime at the Hexagon Theatre.

Organisation
Reading Borough Council – Central Library
Contact person firstname
Suzan
Lastname
Davis
Contact person's position
Children's lead
Their phone number?
0118 937 3449
Mobile?
07717 352 712
Contact instructions?
Please email or leave a phone message
Web page
www.reading.gov.uk/libraries
Location address line 1
Reading Central Library
Town
Reading
County
Berkshire
Postcode
RG1 3BQ

Map
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 AMWed AMThu AMSat AM
Availability required
Any of these times
Additional timing details
We are looking for a regular volunteer to assist at any or all of our our Reading Central Rhymetimes which take place from 10.30 to 11.00 on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays And Saturdays.
Task type?
Support
Will suit someone like this:
Prefers a specific rolePrefers a regular scheduleFollowerSociablePatientSupportiveCommunicator
Post suitable for supported volunteering?
Not specified
Is training given?
Yes
Training description
On the job training
Is support given?
Yes
Description of support
You will always be working with a member of library staff
Are expenses paid?
Yes
Description of expenses
Volunteer may claim bus/train travel
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
18
Do they need a specific gender?
No
How many volunteers needed?
2
Opportunity added on
15 February 2017