Opportunities
Housebound Hero - HVC 2139

Housebound Hero - HVC 2139

You will be redirected to the Havering Volunteer Centre website to express your interest.

Havering Library Service requires volunteers 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

What skills do I need?

Interest in reading and enthusiasm for books and Library Services
Valid driving licence and access to your own vehicle
You will require access to your own vehicle to make the deliveries
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.

Posted for Havering Library Service

Posted by Havering Volunteer Centre

You will be redirected to the Havering Volunteer Centre website to express your interest.

Details

Age restrictions
DBS check required
Ongoing support
Training provided

When is this role available?

When: 02/09/2026 - 02/09/2027

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Morning
Afternoon
Evening

Delivering the stock to our customers can be carried out at a flexible time to suit you although you need to pick up the stock during library opening hours.
We ask for a commitment of roughly 3 hours per week but are open to negotiation in exceptional circumstances.

Location:

This opportunity is available in the following regions:

Havering

You will be redirected to the Havering Volunteer Centre website to express your interest.