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
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Purpose of Role:
This is a fantastic opportunity to support and encourage local young people to enjoy the 2025 Summer Reading Challenge activities in libraries across Nottingham.
ROLE DESCRIPTION:
This is a fantastic opportunity to support and encourage local young people to enjoy the 2025 Summer Reading Challenge activities in libraries across Nottingham.
For this year’s Challenge, the theme is ‘Story Garden’. We challenge all children to read at least 6 books over the holidays, giving out stickers along the way. There are lots of different activities to get involved with, with something happening at every Nottingham City library throughout August.
We are looking for volunteers who enjoy engaging with children and families. You will have a chance to help with general activities such as arts & crafts, and there is also an opportunity to read stories to children at some of our library locations.
For this year’s Challenge, the theme is ‘Story Garden’. We challenge all children to read at least 6 books over the holidays, giving out stickers along the way. There are lots of different activities to get involved with, with something happening at every Nottingham City library throughout August.
We are looking for volunteers who enjoy engaging with children and families. You will have a chance to help with general activities such as arts & crafts, and there is also an opportunity to read stories to children at some of our library locations.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Enjoy working with and 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 a minimum of 2 sessions in August
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 a minimum of 2 sessions in August
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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?
5-7 working days
How long to complete training and recruitment?
N/A
Volunteer Expenses offered? No
Induction and Training offered? No
Support and Supervision offered? Yes
Has a risk assessment been carried out? Yes
DBS Disclosure required? No