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Home Library Service Volunteer
Practical details
Volunteering • Organisation role
Contact person
Roberta Stephens
Provided
#86129
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We are looking for volunteers, who are able to support the delivery of our Home Library Service to deliver books to those who are unable to visit the library.
This role is for individuals who will visit matched library customers (clients) at their home, taking them a selection of library items and renewing and returning when required. It often becomes an unofficial befriending role with the client seeing the monthly visit as a real highlight on their calendar. It would be suited to someone who is happy to stay and have a chat with a range of different personalities. Please be aware that as part of this role a DBS check will be carried out on your behalf by Buckinghamshire Council.
Role involves:
- To be a member of Buckinghamshire Library Service and be aware of what is available from the library.
- To choose a selection of relevant books, spoken word, reminiscence materials etc. for the client(s) on average once a month.
- To be able to reserve items for the client using the online catalogue (training will be provided if required).
- To deliver the selection to the client(s) at their home.
- To spend some time with the client, if they require it, to discuss what they enjoyed.
- To renew items the client wishes to keep a bit longer if no one else is waiting for them.
- To make arrangements for visiting directly with the client and keep in contact if arrangements need to be altered.
- To, wherever possible, attend volunteer meetings and training session when offered, and to read newsletters and emails sent by the Home Library Service co-ordinators to keep up to date with new processes or practices.
- To maintain client confidentiality at all times.
- To refer queries to the Home Library Service co-ordinators.
- To carry out the duties of this role in accordance with the Council’s policies in respect of diversity and community cohesion.
- To carry out all tasks and responsibilities with reasonable care for the health and safety of others and to co-operate fully with the Council in Health and Safety matters.
Skills required:
- Good communicator and comfortable engaging with people, including those with additional needs.
- An interest and awareness of library services.
- Ability to work individually.
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Experience the joy of volunteering at Buckinghamshire Libraries! Support community events, assist with library services, and promote literacy. Whether you have a few hours or more, there are many ways to make a difference. Volunteering enriches both others' lives and your own by providing new skills and connections. Join us today and help foster a love for reading and learning in your community.
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