Summer Reading Challenge Volunteer
Summer Reading Challenge Volunteer
Posted for Bexley Libraries
Posted by Bexley Voluntary Service Council
You will be redirected to the Bexley Voluntary Service Council website to express your interest.
To assist in the delivery of Bexley Library Service's Summer Reading Challenge and related activities. Encouraging children and young people to discover the pleasure of reading. Volunteers must be 16 or over and will be asked for a minimum commitment of 15 hours over the six week period. (July to mid-September) This is a fun, flexible and rewarding opportunity to talk to children about their book choice and reward them with a certificate and medal. We need Volunteers across all our Bexley libraries.
What skills do I need?
A good general education. Warm, polite, welcoming and friendly manner. Reliable and dependable. Organised and able to keep accurate records. Good Communication skills. Commitment to equal opportunities and diversity.
Details
- Accessibility
- DBS check required
- Driving Licence and Vehicle required
- Equal opportunities policy
- Expenses reimbursed
- Ongoing support; Health and Safety Policy
- Suitable for under 18s
- Training provided
- Volunteer induction
- Volunteer policy
- Volunteers covered by insurance
- Written role description
When is this role available?
When: 20/07/2026 - 09/09/2026
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This role is during the School Summer Holidays. Volunteer can chose dates/times they are available with Branch they are placed in. This is usually 4 hours per week.
Location:
Central Library
Townley Road
Bexleyheath
Kent
DA6 7HJ
You will be redirected to the Bexley Voluntary Service Council website to express your interest.
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