Mini Movers Leader - Great Yarmouth Library

The aim of this role is to deliver an interactive Mini Movers session which promotes movement and literacy to early years children and their families.

As a volunteer you will need to:

• Prepare and plan the session with songs and rhymes which promote movement (Sticky Kids CD provided)
• Set up the area with necessary equipment
• Participate in the session, demonstrating the actions, leading the singing of rhymes and songs
• Work with the Library Manager as necessary regarding the preparation and delivery of the session
• Help make parents aware of other services for children that are also available within the library
• Promote joining the library and the Bookstart scheme available to families
• Help set up and clear away at the beginning and end of each session
• Helping adults attending the session to choose books with their children at the end of the session
• Encourage people from a wide range of backgrounds to participate in sessions

Key skills include:

• 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 session