Home Library Service Volunteers help by selecting books/audio books from their local library & visiting local customers to exchange them. The service is free and for those who find it difficult to access a library due to mobility issues, ill health or caring responsibilities.
As a volunteer for the Home Library Service you can enhance somebody's life through the library materials that you take for them, your companionship, and the contact you give them with the outside world.
We ask all our volunteers to commit to a minimum of one visit per month for at least 2 and up to 5 customers. The date and time of the visit will be agreed between the volunteer and the customer.
Skills
- No defined skills required but an interest in books and the ability to communicate with people to share enjoyment of reading.
- An empathy with people who are older/housebound or are unable to reach their local library to utilise the full range of the library.
- Ability to drive with access to a car is of benefit but not essential.
Details
- Accessibility
Not guaranteed as you will be delivering books to people's homes. - Age restrictions
18+ - DBS check required
- Equal Opportunities Policy
- Expenses reimbursed
Mileage paid at current Rate - Health and Safety Policy
- Ongoing support
- Training provided
- Volunteer induction
- Volunteer Policy
- Volunteers covered by insurance
- Written role description
When can I volunteer?
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Afternoon | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Evening | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
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Home Library Service Volunteer - Eastleigh Library
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Home Library Service Volunteer - New Milton Library area
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Home Library Service - Waterlooville area
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Home Library Service - Bordon Library area
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Home Library Service Volunteers - Havant Library
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