Baby Bounce and Rhyme Sessions – Cleveleys Library

Baby Bounce and Rhyme Sessions – Cleveleys Library

We are looking for a volunteer to support our staff with their Baby Bounce and Rhyme sessions every Wednesday morning from 10:30am to 11:30am.  Theses happy friendly sessions are a delight for babies and their parents/guardian.

Lancashire libraries care and cater for the needs of their local communities and are recognised as a safe space and often the main community hub. The library service is continually involved with new projects to ensure they provide what is needed locally for all ages. By running regular events they endeavour to help tackle the issues leading to social isolation.

The need for volunteers to help assist the service, by helping under supervision to provide many of the activities and projects, is vital.

What this opportunity is offering you
• An opportunity to share your love of reading and working with children and young people
• An introduction programme and a designated member of staff as a contact for assistance and feedback
• Training and support
• An opportunity you can include on your CV
• Reimbursement of travel expenses.

Please speak to a member of the library staff before applying.

Tasks:

Baby Bounce and Rhyme sessions:

• Assisting staff to set up the area for sessions
• welcoming attendees to the sessions
• organise prams
• arrange chairs
• singing the set songs
• reading the chosen books
• tidying up after the sessions

What are we asking for from you

• Regular attendance at an agreed time
•  A positive attitude to young people
• Behave in accordance with library rules and regulations
• Comply with the Volunteer Acceptable Use Guidelines
• Log volunteering hours monthly and submit expenses (where applicable) on-line
• Complete minimum level training e.g. safeguarding and commit to further training relevant to role

Required Qualities:

• be a good communicator
• have patience and understanding
• have confidence when dealing with children and young people
• have an ability to patiently guide and instruct children and young people
• have an ability to get to know the children and young people and understand their interests and motivations
• be friendly and approachable
• be reliable and committed