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Title

2024 Summer Reading Challenge

Organisation

Croydon Libraries

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Website

https://www.croydon.gov.uk/leisure/libraries This link will open a new window.

What you will be doing

Happening in all Croydon libraries during the summer. We ask our volunteers to sign up to a minimum of 5 sessions for up to 4 hours a day, helping children to develop their reading skills and confidence in a fun and welcoming environment. Volunteers will support them by asking very simple questions about their books and will also encourage children to take part in other various activities related to the challenge.

Activities

Befriending, buddying and mentoring,Entertainment,Support work,Teaching & training,Youth work

Skills & Attributes

Verbal Communication, Creative & Design, Reading And Writing

Skills Description

Experience of dealing with young children and their parents/carers (although not necessary) and an enjoyment in working with them. Good communication skills. Patience and sympathetic attitude.

What is in it for you

Experience in delivering, promoting, and helping with a fantastic national reading scheme. Gain experience working with children and families. Request a letter to confirm hours of volunteering with Croydon Libraries during the summer Include your volunteering in your UCAS application

Time Commitment

We ask our volunteers to commit to a minimum of 5 sessions of 4 hours a day. The hours expected from volunteers will vary depending on the library’s needs.

Driving Licence & Vehicle Required

Travel Expenses

Available in multiple locations

Further location details may be provided below.

Contact Person

Siobhan Read

Role Address

Katharine Street

Postcode (See Google maps below)

CR9 1ET

Directions

Number of volunteers required

Application Process

Application Form

ID Check

Disclosure Barring Service (DBS)

References

Informal Discussion (may include an interview)

Support you will receive

Wheelchair Access

Disability and Access Support

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Role Type

One off event

For Individuals

For Groups

Short Term

Virtual Volunteering

Suitable For

13+

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Other Roles for this organisation

This Organisation has 4 other volunteer role(s).
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How Long Do I Have To Volunteer For?

You need to commit to a regular volunteering opportunity of around an hour a week. The table below shows the commitment required for each level of the DofE.

Bronze

Minimum time: 3 or 6 months

You must do one of your volunteering, Physical or Skills sections for 6 months, the others for 3.

Silver

Minimum time: 6 or 12 months

If you heven't achieved your Bronze Award, you must extend your volunteering or the longer of your Physical or Skills sections to 12 months.

Gold

Minimum time: 12 or 18 months

If you heven't achieved your Silver Award, you must extend your volunteering or the longer of your Physical or Skills sections to 18 months.

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