Intergenerational Storytime Session Facilitator

Intergenerational Storytime Session Facilitator

Posted for Newcastle Libraries

Posted by Volunteer Centre Newcastle

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Do you share our passion for the power of reading stories together, to improve wellbeing and connect communities? Newcastle Libraries’ Reading for Wellbeing Team is looking for people to join our Tales Across Time project (during term-time).

The aim is to link older people and younger people through shared story times, exploring stories together.

You will be 18+ years and enthusiastic about working with people young and old.

You’ll lead the session by reading a story to the group, then you will support the older people to explore other books with the children in smaller groups/pairs, or do a related craft activity together.

We will find the care home and a local school to take part.

We’ll provide the necessary books, resources and risk assessment.

We’ll give you an induction and training.

You’ll be well-supported by our Reading for Wellbeing Team.

What skills do I need?

• A friendly and approachable manner
• Good communication and listening skills
• A patient and sensitive approach
• Reliability
• Can commit to sessions on a Wednesday afternoon from 2-3pm on specific term-time dates
• An understanding of the need for confidentiality
• Understanding of health and safety issues