Summer Reading Challenge Volunteer
OFFERED BY:
Nottingham City LibrariesLocation(s): Aspley, Basford, Berridge, Bestwood, Bilborough, Bulwell, Bulwell Forest, Castle, Clifton East, Clifton West, Dales, Hyson Green and Arboretum, Leen Valley, Lenton and Wollaton East, Mapperley, Meadows, Radford, Sherwood, St Ann's, Wollaton West
Address where volunteering takes place: How many places are on offer? Several
Purpose of Role:
Our incredible summer reading programme is back and we need your help to make it amazing! We are recruiting volunteers to help with the delivery of our summer programme and to assist with our activities in libraries.
ROLE DESCRIPTION:
Our summer reading challenge is back and we need your help to make it successful! We are recruiting volunteers to help with the delivery of our
summer programme and to assist with our amazing activities.
For this year’s Challenge, the theme is ‘Gadgeteers’, and will inspire children to use their curiosity and creativity to discover the science behind the every day, and celebrate the role of the imagination in both reading and the sciences. We challenge all children to read 6 books over the holidays giving out prizes, and stickers along the way. Rewards also include a medal ceremony and certificate if they complete the challenge. There are lots of different activities to get involved with too, with something happening at every Nottingham City library each week of the school holidays throughout August.
We are looking for volunteers who are good at working with children and who are passionate about reading. Some of the roles involve signing children up for the challenge and helping them choose their next book if they need assistance. You will also have a chance to help with general arts & craft activities, artist events, and more. If you'd like to volunteer, we invite you to attend one of our open days to find out more. If you can't attend please get in touch and we can arrange an alternative time.
Tuesday, June 21, Hyson Green Library 4-6 pm
Wednesday, June 22, Dales Centre Library 2-4 pm
Friday, June 24, Wollaton Library 4-6 pm
APPLICATIONS OPEN!
You can apply online now or during one of the open days. To apply before the open days, please visit https://nottinghamcity.goassemble.com/opportunities/33694-summer-reading-challenge-volunteer-2022-06-08
summer programme and to assist with our amazing activities.
For this year’s Challenge, the theme is ‘Gadgeteers’, and will inspire children to use their curiosity and creativity to discover the science behind the every day, and celebrate the role of the imagination in both reading and the sciences. We challenge all children to read 6 books over the holidays giving out prizes, and stickers along the way. Rewards also include a medal ceremony and certificate if they complete the challenge. There are lots of different activities to get involved with too, with something happening at every Nottingham City library each week of the school holidays throughout August.
We are looking for volunteers who are good at working with children and who are passionate about reading. Some of the roles involve signing children up for the challenge and helping them choose their next book if they need assistance. You will also have a chance to help with general arts & craft activities, artist events, and more. If you'd like to volunteer, we invite you to attend one of our open days to find out more. If you can't attend please get in touch and we can arrange an alternative time.
Tuesday, June 21, Hyson Green Library 4-6 pm
Wednesday, June 22, Dales Centre Library 2-4 pm
Friday, June 24, Wollaton Library 4-6 pm
APPLICATIONS OPEN!
You can apply online now or during one of the open days. To apply before the open days, please visit https://nottinghamcity.goassemble.com/opportunities/33694-summer-reading-challenge-volunteer-2022-06-08
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Enjoy working with and being able to relate to children and young people
Enthusiastic, patient, and willing to work with children of all backgrounds
Friendly and reliable
Positive attitude to libraries and able to promote the importance of reading
Commitment to at least 3 sessions from late July to early September 2022
The minimum age for volunteers is 14+.
All 16+ volunteers must have full DBS clearance (we will arrange this).
Enthusiastic, patient, and willing to work with children of all backgrounds
Friendly and reliable
Positive attitude to libraries and able to promote the importance of reading
Commitment to at least 3 sessions from late July to early September 2022
The minimum age for volunteers is 14+.
All 16+ volunteers must have full DBS clearance (we will arrange this).
WHEN REQUIRED:
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Are there age restrictions for this opportunity? Yes
Age Restrictions:
14+
Are there gender restrictions for this opportunity? No
Gender restrictions:
Is the opportunity accessible to disabled people? Yes
Disability restrictions:
How long before volunteer can expect a response?
2 working days
How long to complete training and recruitment?
1 month (role to start in July)
Volunteer Expenses offered? No
Induction and Training offered? Yes
Support and Supervision offered? Yes
Has a risk assessment been carried out? Yes
DBS Disclosure required? Yes