Supporting Parbold Library Activities for Adults – Talking Tables Group
Would you be able to help support Parbold Library with their Talking Tables Group?
This is a group where members of the public come and enjoy a cuppa in a friendly place, sitting around our tables which have been donated by the Friends of Parbold Library. They share a bit about themselves and get to know other customers.
The event takes places the 3rd Wednesday of each month form 10.30 – 11.30, and we would need a volunteer to have the confidence to chat to others and think of topics for conversation starters for the event.
Tasks:
What are we asking for from you?
- Regular attendance at an agreed time
- Behave in accordance with library rules and regulations
- Comply with the Volunteer Acceptable Use Guidelines.
- Log volunteering hours monthly and submit expenses where applicable via an on-line computer system
- Complete minimum level training e.g. safeguarding and commit to further training relevant to role
Please speak to a member of Parbold library staff before applying
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
Training:
Training will be provided where necessary and may be in the form of peer support, distance learning or trainer led.
Volunteers must have completed the required training before any activity can be undertaken and may be asked to regularly refresh training where required.
Required Age:
18 years +Schedule:
Parbold Library The Common, Parbold WN8 7EA
Apply for this role
If you are interested in this opportunity please contact the Volunteer Co-ordinator for a chat, or click apply now.
Email: Lancashire Volunteer Partnership
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