Storytime Volunteer - Gaywood Library
Organisation role · Flexible hours
Gaywood Library, River Ln, King's Lynn, England PE30 4WT, United Kingdom
Reading & WritingYouth workHosting
Community & familyEducationWellbeing
Norfolk Library and Information Service
#54257
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Contact person
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Summary
We are looking for a Storytime volunteer to help us with a story time for children on Saturdays from 1.30pm – 3.00pm.Detailed description
You will be asked to deliver a regular story time session to encourage parents and their children to stop and listen to a story whilst visiting the library. This will involve:
- Choosing stories and preparing for the story session in advance
- Setting up the session and clear away at the end
- Reading stories to children and toddlers who are visiting the library with their carers
- Encouraging adults attending the session to choose books with their children at the end of the session
You will need:
- To have a good rapport with children and their carers
- Good communication skills
- To enjoy working with young children and wanting to help them enjoy reading
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.