Neurodiverse young people's group Helper - Watton Library

The purpose of this role is to assist in the delivery of a social get together for young people who are neurodiverse. The group is one that is pre-established and currently runs weekly. They would like to continue to meet every other week to enjoy some board games or a craft activity. Craft activities we've organised in the past include things like scrapbooking, bookmark making, origami or making fidgets. The library provide the space and can provide craft resources but we need someone to be a regular helper to make sure the group can continue to run smoothly. We currently have 4 young people who attend so it's a small group that have been meeting since February.

The volunteer will be asked to:

• Be available within the library at agreed times to lead the get together and help with setting up board games or a simple craft activity
• Help set up any tables/chairs for the event
• Encourage participation in the event for those visiting the library
• Talk to customers and where necessary pass enquiries to staff who can help locate specific items/sources of information within the library
• Signpost other activities being held in the local area that may be suitable for those attending the group (information will be provided)
• Collect and pass on any feedback about the event to members of staff

Volunteers will need to have the following skills to take on this role:

• Good communication skills
• Experience of working with people/working with groups
• Confident in dealing with and talking to a wide range of people
• Able to organise own time well  
• Experience of working with people with people who are neurodiverse is not essential as training can be provided to support with this role