Home Library Service Volunteer
Home Library Service Volunteer
Posted for Irthlingborough Library
Posted by Community Action Northants
You will be redirected to the Community Action Northants website to express your interest.
The Home Library Service offers anyone who is unable to get to a library, due to age, illness or disability, a personal library service with a volunteer delivering a range of books. Customers using this service really value the social contact with our volunteers.
What skills do I need?
Have an interest in books, so that you can talk to the customers about their choice, Good communication skills and enjoy helping others. Love meeting new people and being part of the community. Access to transport. If you use a car, it must have a current MOT certificate and be serviced in line with manufacturer's recommendations. You should also notify your insurer that the vehicle is being used for volunteering purposes, you should require business insurance cover.
Location
This opportunity has no specific location e.g. can be carried out anywhere.
Details
- Accessibility
- Age restrictions
- DBS check required
- Equal Opportunities Policy
- Expenses reimbursed
- Health and Safety Policy
- Ongoing support
- Suitable for under 18s
- Training provided
- Volunteer induction
- Volunteer Policy
- Volunteers covered by insurance
- Written role description
When is this role available?
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Currently the Home Library is delivered one Friday a month, however this day could change depending on the volunteer's requirements.
You will be redirected to the Community Action Northants website to express your interest.
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