Housebound Service Volunteers with RVS and Norfolk Libraries

The Royal Voluntary Service help Norfolk Libraries deliver books directly too the homes of residents who are housebound.

Once a month, librarians select books for the housebound customer’s and the volunteer will visit each resident, dropping off new books and bringing back the previous month's books, making sure the are taken off the customers account. You'll establish a rapport with your customers and help with their isolation by being a friendly face and giving them the opportunity to talk about what they enjoy,

You will need to have your own own transport required and expenses can be claimed for the mileage you undertake. You will also need to undergo a DBS (criminal records) check, which the library funds, and the library will also provide safeguarding training as part of their induction training. 

This role requires one day per month of anything between 1-3 hours depending on how long you chat to the customers. Usually people have between 2-4 customers. The day is optional, as long it’s the same each month, It isn't a huge commitment of time but the difference you can make may be immense!