Housebound Hero - HVC 2139
You will be redirected to the Havering Volunteer Centre website to express your interest.
Havering Library Service requires volunteers with their own vehicle, to deliver books and items to Havering residents in their own homes.
Our Housebound service enables people who can’t visit a library in person to still access our service.
Main Activities may involve:
- Volunteers who are able to make deliveries will be allocated 10-15 customers in a geographical area that matches their availability
- Select, deliver/collect books and other materials to/from Housebound clients
- Liaison with library staff, clients and volunteers
- Signposting housebound clients to other Council or partner Services
- Backroom work associated with the delivery of the service-this could be taking enquiries from clients, sending out membership forms and registering clients details, arranging delivery dates and routes, contacting clients to arrange visits, issuing/discharging and shelving stock.
What skills do I need?
- Interest in reading and enthusiasm for books and Library Services
- Ability to communicate well with people of all ages and backgrounds
- Organisational skills Flexible and able to help on a regular basis
- Ability to work without supervision
- Reliable and responsible
- Physically able to fulfil the role carrying and possibly delivering books etc.
Details
- Age restrictions
- DBS check required
- Ongoing support
- Training provided
When is this role available?
When: 02/09/2026 - 02/09/2027
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We ask for a commitment of 3 hours per week - days and times to be discussed with the Library team
Location:
This opportunity is available in the following regions:
Havering
You will be redirected to the Havering Volunteer Centre website to express your interest.
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