Volunteer Hub
Library Storytimes
Organisation Details
National Literacy Trust Manchester
Sub theme: Children, Education, Libraries
Organisation Description: Read Manchester is a partnership between the National Literacy Trust and Manchester City Council to raise literacy levels and change the life stories of children, young people and adults across the city.
Working with schools and communities, local businesses and partner organisations, we share our love of stories and books with families to support them to develop the literacy skills needed to succeed in life
Working with schools and communities, local businesses and partner organisations, we share our love of stories and books with families to support them to develop the literacy skills needed to succeed in life
Description of role: Gorton Library Storytime's for pre-school children attracts between 50-90 families a week to listen to stories, songs and music. They are currently looking for someone who could go along and help with welcoming families, directing them to the storytelling area and generally assisting the outreach worker to deliver the session. They are ideally looking for someone who could attend weekly, the session is Thursday 10.15am-11.00am.
Skills / qualities associated with the role: Customer Service, Practical Skills, Team Working
Are volunteer expenses available?: Yes
Duration of role: Ongoing / Long term
Opportunity times: Thursday AM, Thursday PM
DBS required: Off
Can reasonable adjustments be made regarding additional needs?: Yes
Is this organisation part of the Sports Volunteering Scheme (SVS)?: No
Minimum hours commitment: 2
Location:
Gorton Library, 27 Garratt Way, Gorton Hub
Manchester
M18 8HE