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Title

Duke of Edinburgh Student Volunteer

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

A Duke of Edinburgh placement within Croydon Libraries would introduce you to how a library runs on a daily basis. This is a short term volunteering placement that would allow you to learn more about how libraries work, gain experience of a customer focussed environment and take part in some of the activities that we offer.

Activities

Advice, information & support,Befriending, buddying and mentoring,Youth work

Skills & Attributes

Verbal Communication, Reading And Writing, Teamwork, Initiative/Self Motivation

Skills Description

Be organized and motivated Good communication and I.T skills Patience and sympathetic attitude Good team player Works well in a busy environment Have an interest in books and reading

What is in it for you

Increase your confidence and social skills Gain experience in supporting a wide range of library users within the community while giving something valuable back to the local community Develop an understanding of how library services work Training and experience that can be included in CVs and job applications.

Time Commitment

You will be able to volunteer in any of our local libraries in Croydon depending on availability.

Driving Licence & Vehicle Required

Travel Expenses

Available in multiple locations

Further location details may be provided below.

Contact Person

Siobhan Read

Role Address

Katherine 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+

We Welcome

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Location

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Other Roles for this organisation

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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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