Volunteers needed to deliver library items to Home Library Service customers in their own homes, sheltered housing or in care homes. These are customers unable to get to their local library and these deliveries enable them to continue to enjoy reading. This is especially important at the moment as they may have run out of reading material due to the service’s suspension during lockdown.
What will it involve?
• delivering a selection of books, audio books and DVDs to customer’s homes (whilst observing socially distancing guidelines)
• phoning customers to tell them you’re delivering and ask how and where they want the items placed
• these items will have been selected by library staff for the customer (usually based on their personal preferences for format and genre)
• exchanging a brief, socially distanced, chat with the customer to check they are ok
• if appropriate flagging up to the library contact any need that the customer may express (so we can either signpost to other organisations that help or refer the customer)
What skills do I need?
What skills and experience do you need?
• access to a car and a full driving licence
• an interest in people
• enthusiasm for books and reading is not necessary but would be a bonus
• good communication and people skills
• able to work on own initiative
• ability to carry moderate amounts of books and other library materials
• a practical and patient nature
Details
- Accessibility
- Data Protection policy
- DBS check required
- Equal opportunities policy
- Expenses reimbursed
Volunteers can claim mileage payments - Health and Safety Policy
- Ongoing support
There will be ongoing support from local library staff. - Suitable for under 18s
- Training provided
You will complete a short online training course to prepare you for this volunteering role. - Volunteer induction
- Volunteer policy
- Volunteers covered by insurance
- Written role description
When can I volunteer?
Start Date: 03/03/2022
End Date: 03/03/2025
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Afternoon | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Evening | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
Availability Details
This will be an as and when required role.