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Children's Book Club Volunteer

For Saffron Walden Library

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We are looking for a volunteer to support a children’s book club once a month at Saffron Walden Library on a Saturday afternoon

What will it involve?

  • An hour to an hour and a half per month on a Saturday afternoon.
  • Volunteers will work with a staff member to run the book club, initiating conversation with the children about the books they have read and helping with bookish activities.
  • The book club will be aimed at primary aged children roughly aged 8-12.
  • Most of the time the book club will be run by both the volunteer and the staff member, but sometimes the volunteer may run it by themselves.

What skills do I need?

  • Preferable experience being around children but not essential
  • Warmth and friendliness with the ability to interact enthusiastically and inclusively with children of all backgrounds
  • Able to work with other staff members and children
  • Adaptable to changing circumstances
  • An enthusiasm for libraries, reading, and literature

Interests

  • Children
  • No specific interest

Activities

  • General Helping
  • Supporting People and Befriending

Details

  • Accessibility
  • Data Protection policy
  • DBS check required
  • Equal opportunities policy
  • Expenses reimbursed
  • Health and Safety Policy
  • Ongoing support
  • Suitable for under 18s
    Over 16
  • Training provided
  • Volunteer induction
  • Volunteer policy
  • Volunteers covered by insurance
  • Written role description

When can I volunteer?

Start Date: 09/04/2026

End Date: 09/04/2027

Slot Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Morning No No No No No No No
Afternoon No No No No No Yes No
Evening No No No No No No No

Location

This opportunity is available in: Uttlesford

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