We are looking for young people, from 13 to 25 to volunteer to support the Summer Reading Challenge in Portsmouth Libraries from Wednesday 22 July to Saturday 29 August. You will be working with children, their parents and carers, predominantly when the holidays start on 22 July.
The role entails:
- Volunteering in 3-hour slots at peak times, normally between the hours 10am to 4pm
- Being a really enthusiastic promoter of the Summer Reading Challenge in the library
- Registering children for the Summer Reading Challenge
- Talking with children about the books they have been reading, encouraging them to share their views and ideas.
- Sharing the exciting Read to the Beat resources with children and their families
- Assisting library staff in delivering children’s story time and craft activities
- Being part of a library team under the supervision of library staff
Skills
- Being good/comfortable around children
- Reasonably confident and able to communicate with people from all walks of life
- Interest in libraries and reading
- Punctual and reliable
- High standard of written/spoken interest and knowledge of the alphabet
Details
- Minimum time commitment (e.g. 3 months, 6 months etc)
At least 9 hours over the summer holiday - Suitable for Under 18's (if yes state min age)
Minimum age 13
When can I volunteer?
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Afternoon | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Evening | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
Availability Details
Volunteering in 3-hour slots at peak times which is normally between the hours 10am to 4pm.
Location
Portsmouth Central Library
Guildhall Square
Portsmouth
South East
PO1 2DX
Alderman Lacey library
Tangier Road
Portsmouth
Hampshire
PO3 6HU
Beddow library
Milton Road
Portsmouth
PO4 8PR
Carnegie Library
Fratton Road
Portsmouth
Hampshire
PO1 5EZ
Cosham Library, Spur Road
Portsmouth
PO6 3EB
Southsea Library
19-21 Palmerston Road
Southsea
PO5 3QQ
North End library
Gladys Avenue
Portsmouth
PO2 9AX
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