Summer Reading Challenge Volunteer (City of London)
Barbican and Community Libraries, City of London
The Summer Reading Challenge is a national programme that runs during the school summer holiday. Children are challenged to read six books and talk to library staff or volunteers about them. We are in need of reading activists volunteers between 4th July and 12th September.
The Summer Reading Challenge is a national programme that runs during the school summer holiday. Children are challenged to read six books and talk to library staff or volunteers about them. Children collect rewards as they progress through the challenge. For the hundreds of children who complete the challenge, we hold a presentation ceremony where they are awarded a medal and a certificate. We are in need of reading activists volunteers between 4th July and 12th September. You will be working with children and their parents/carers, encouraging them to join the challenge and talking to them about the books they have been reading. You will be involved in preparing for and helping at activities and events. Duties and responsibilities include: • Joining children to the Summer Reading Challenge. • Talking with children about the books they have been reading and encourage them to share their views and ideas. • Handing out reading rewards, such as stickers. • Helping children to have fun and enjoy the Summer Reading Challenge. • Assisting with administration, e.g. membership, filing. • Assisting with other library duties when time allows. What skills do I need? • A good team worker, able to work with library staff and other volunteers. • Good communication skills – able to talk to customers of all ages including parents. • Enthusiastic about encouraging children to read. • Friendly and approachable. This is a role that will allow you to: • Experience the rewards of working with children. • Help others - make a difference in your community. • Build your confidence - learn to do something new! • Gain valuable skills for future employment You will be invited to a training session where you’ll be given a tour of the library and the opportunity to meet library staff. There will be ongoing support from library staff. Once you register interest you will be sent a link to apply online. A physical application form is also available on request.
Community Work,Youth Work
Basic IT skills - internet & email, Managing People, Organising & Planning, Reading & Writing
• A good team worker, able to work with library staff and other volunteers • Good communication skills – able to talk to customers of all ages including parents • Enthusiastic about encouraging children to read • Friendly and approachable
• Experience the rewards of working with children. • Help others - make a difference in your community. • Build your confidence - learn to do something new! • Gain valuable skills for future employment
You will need to commit to a minimum of 2 hours per week - don’t worry if you are away on holiday for a week or two, you can still volunteer.
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Barbican Children’s Library
The Barbican Library is located on Level 2 of the Barbican Centre. The main entrance to the Barbican Centre is on Silk Street. By train/tube Farringdon main line: 0.7 miles Farringdon Elizabeth Line: 0.4 miles Barbican Tube: 0.3 miles Moorgate Tube: 0.3 miles
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