Home Library Services - Clitheroe Library

We require volunteers to help the Library deliver books to Home Library Service customers.

Please note: Volunteers must be able to drive and have access to a vehicle. The Home Library Service is provided to library customers who are unable to visit their local library because of poor health (including physical and mental health), disability, caring responsibilities or mobility problems. Being a Home Library Service volunteer is much more than just collecting and delivering books; it is about spending a little time with each person. A friendly face and a chat can make a real difference, helping them to feel cared for and valued by their community.

What the role offers you:

• Volunteering would give you the opportunity to share your love of reading and meeting new people in the local community.
• An induction programme & designated member of staff as a contact for assistance and feedback.
• Training and support.
• An opportunity you can include on your CV.
• Reimbursement of out of pocket travel expenses.

For this role, a volunteer is needed once a month, either on a Wednesday morning, Wednesday afternoon or Thursday afternoon. Please speak to a member of library staff about this opportunity for more information before applying. This volunteering role is subject to a DBS check. To qualify, you must have been a resident in the UK for the past 3 years. Applicants must be willing to go through an induction process with relevant background checks and an enhanced DBS check (This will be done free of charge). Once you have applied online, one of our Volunteer Officers will be in contact to arrange your DBS.

Responsibilities:

• Regularly collecting pre-packed books from the library and delivering to home library service customers.
• Chatting to vulnerable people and helping to combat loneliness.
• Reporting any concerns to library staff or Lancashire Volunteer Partnership as appropriate.
• To regularly support the individual by socialising. The role is unique to every individual’s needs and circumstances.
• To provide regular feedback on the progress of the individual or report any concerns.
• To log your volunteering hours monthly and submit expenses (where applicable) online.
• To complete minimum level training e.g. safeguarding and commit to further training relevant to the role.

Required Qualities:

• Respect for equality and diversity.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to use own initiative.
• Be able to deal with difficult situations in a professional manner.
• Genuine interest in books and reading.
• Ability to use basic ICT systems.

Training:

Training will be provided in the form of peer support, distance learning or trainer led. Volunteers may be asked to regularly refresh training where required.

Clitheroe Library, Church Street, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 2DG

If you are interested in this opportunity please contact the Volunteer Co-ordinator for a chat, or click apply now.

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