Online Reading Volunteer

Doorstep Library

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Administration,Advice, Information & Support,Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring,Community Work,IT, Technology & Websites,Youth Work,Employee & Group Volunteering

Basic IT skills - internet & email, Organising & Planning, Reading & Writing, People Skills

Be able to make a regular commitment Be compliant with our safeguarding procedures, complete an Enhanced DBS, Child Barred List check, and provide 2 references Enjoy spending time with children and believe in education for all Have comfortable fluency in English Be non-judgmental and respectful of a variety of lifestyles and children’s learning Have excellent communication skills – be able to listen to families and communicate effectively with Project Leaders (including via text/emails/calls with Doorstep Library staff) Be confident using technology – for connecting with families viz Zoom and completing records Be organised – be able to multi-task in a multi-faceted role comprising of much more than solely reading to children Be reliable – always attending a pre-agreed session and giving plenty of notice in advance of absences Be friendly – to build good relationships with families, your volunteer partner and the rest of the team Be confident – to lead the session or mentor a new volunteer Be patient, persistent and flexible – tailoring your approach to each family’s needs

It's incredibly fun! You get to explore your inner child and share your passion for books and reading. You will be a part of the Doorstep Library community of families, volunteers and staff members. You can make a real difference to the lives of others. You build your confidence and improve your self-esteem. You will develop skills and enhance your C.V.

Time commitment: One evening a week (Regular Volunteer), one evening every other week (Semi-Regular Volunteer) or once every 3 weeks (Stand-In Volunteer) during school term times. Hours per week: 2 Days: Our projects run on Mondays, Tuesdays, or Thursdays from 4:30pm – 6:30pm.

Further location details may be provided below.

Maya Ameen

Remote

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https://doorsteplibrary.org.uk/volunteer/

Our opportunity is completely remote so volunteers can take part from their homes. We also provide volunteers with support during our onboarding process and can provide volunteers with adapted resources and support during training.