Family and Local History Volunteer
You will be redirected to the Qube website to express your interest.
You will:
• assist customers with local and family history enquiries using library resources in both physical and electronic formats;
• help with enquiries which arrive by email or post;
• carry out simple cataloguing, listing and organising of collections;
• give support to a range of events and exhibitions.
What skills do I need?
You will have:
• a passionate interest in local and family history
• good communication skills
• the ability to use IT
• the ability to work as a team
• the ability to carry archives and resources short distances
• an appreciation of the care needed when handling fragile and rare resources
• attention to detail
Details
- Certificate of public and employers liability that covers young people in all their activities with you
- Child protection policy
- Complaints Policy and procedures
- Confidentiality Policy
- DBS Policy for staff and volunteers
- Diversity Policy
- Equal Opportunities Policy
- Ex-offenders Policy
- Expenses Policy
- Health and Safety Policy
- Regular Risk assessments of the work environment
- Safeguarding
- Volunteer Task/Role description
- Volunteering Policy & Agreements
- Vulnerable Adults Policy
When is this role available?
When: 01/03/2025 - 01/03/2026
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to be confirmed
Location:
Wem Library
High Street
Wem
Shropshire
SY4 5AA
You will be redirected to the Qube website to express your interest.
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