Children's Book Club Volunteer

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