At Home Library volunteer

At Home Library volunteer

Posted for West Berkshire Council - Culture and Libraries

Posted by Volunteer Centre West Berkshire

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The West Berkshire At Home Service is a free service for West Berkshire residents. We deliver books and other library materials to people who find it hard to get out of their homes without help due to disability, illness, mobility or frailty.

The At Home Service customers have access to the same range of materials and services as other users, with books being delivered every 3 weeks, by specially trained volunteers.

Volunteering for the At Home Service includes coming to Newbury Library on a Wednesday to select books and other items requested by customers, then going on to deliver these items.

Visits would take place at a time suitable for the volunteer and customer on a 3 weekly commitment.

The volunteer is also a friendly face to the reader; we are looking for individuals or pairs to volunteer for the At Home Service. This role does involve some lifting and moving loads, you will need to be able to handle the physical element and travel requirements of the opportunity.

What skills do I need?

Our volunteers need to have good "people skills", and be able to empathise with the needs of people who can't get out and about. It's helpful to have a good interest in books, but we'll offer guidance and support to help you.

Volunteers need their own car with business use insurance (you can normally add this to an existing policy without an increase to your premium). We'll pay you a mileage allowance.