Would you like to make a difference by taking books/audio books to people in their own homes?
Home Library Service Volunteers help once a month by selecting books from their local library & visiting local customers to exchange them. This service is for anyone who finds it difficult to access their local library due to ill health, disability or caring responsibilities.
As a volunteer for the Home Library Service you can enhance somebody's life not only through the library materials that you take for them, but also through the contact you give them with the outside world.
Skills
- An ability to relate to older people.
- A warm, friendly and approachable manner.
- Good communication and listening skills.
- Able to work as part of a team.
- A reasonable level of fitness.
- 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 is paid at an agreed 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 | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Afternoon | Yes | Yes | No | No | 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 - Alton Library area
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