Baby Bounce & Rhyme Time - Watton Library
Organisation role · 0–1 hrs/Week
George Trollope Road, Watton, Thetford, IP25 6AS, United Kingdom
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Norfolk Library and Information Service
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Contact person
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Summary
We are looking for a volunteer to lead a new Bounce and Rhyme session at Watton Library due to the success of our first session. Times are negotiable.Detailed description
Bounce and Rhyme Time is a weekly session for parents and pre-school children run within each of our 47 Norfolk Libraries. The session aims are to encourage parents and carers to share songs and rhymes with their children, through a 20 minute long group session at the library. The sessions also provide a safe space for parents to ask questions about anything they have concerns about, find information and meet other parents.
The principles of the sessions are:
- To build parents confidence in encouraging their child’s literacy
- To offer a weekly session of songs and rhymes for children to enjoy
- To offer a safe space for parents to ask questions
- To be able to link parents to relevant information and services
The core aims of the role are:
- To prepare songs, stories and rhymes for a 15-20 minute session delivered within a library
- To attend at a regular time each week and lead the singing of rhymes and songs
- To work with the Library Manager as necessary regarding the preparation and delivery of the session
- To occasionally help make parents aware of other services for children that are also available within the library or signpost queries to staff
- To occasionally promote joining the library and the Bookstart scheme available to families
- To encourage parents and carers to visit the library and borrow books to share at home
- To encourage people from a wide range of backgrounds to participate in sessions through the selection of songs and rhymes that reflect a range of different cultures
Volunteers should have the following skills:
- Good communication skills
- Ability to provide a friendly, approachable and professional customer service
- Enjoys working with young children & a desire to encourage young children to engage in singing, rhyming & reading
- A good rapport with young children and their carers
- Able to attend regular weekly sessions
What volunteers need
🗣️ Native language skills
What we will provide to volunteers
💸 Reimbursement of costsAbout Norfolk Library and Information Service
Norfolk Library and Information Service is nationally recognised as being one of the best library services in the country. We're an integral part of the public service offer in Norfolk. Our vision is for everyone in Norfolk to use their inspirational, safe and welcoming libraries. Our volunteers support and add value to our Library services. We have roles to suit all needs and we welcome volunteers of all ages, abilities and backgrounds.