Rhymetime Volunteer

Job description

Salary: Rhymetime Volunteer
Location: Various Libraries in Derby
Closing Date:
DBS Requirement: Enhanced DBS check covering the child barred list
Contract Type: Volunteer

The Opportunity
We are looking for a volunteer to deliver Rhymetimes in Derby's libraries.

What you'll be doing
You will create a welcoming, supportive and safe Rhymetime environment and carry out a variety of tasks including setting up the space, welcoming parents, carers and children to the session, selecting and singing rhymes, interacting with the group, and ensuring that all attendees are members of the library and are borrowing books.

About you
We need someone with an understanding of the benefits of Rhymetimes for children and their parents/carers, who enjoys working with children and families, has the confidence to sing and interact with them, has a warm and welcoming personality and can help to develop the sessions to increase attendance, book issues and library use.

Who can apply
Anyone aged 14 or over can apply. If you are under 16, a parent or guardian will need to agree that you can volunteer with us.

• Anyone over the age of 16 who takes up this volunteer placement will be subject to the appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check as part of our safer recruitment process. The level of check required will depend on the duties of the post and may include an Enhanced DBS check with children's barred list information where the role is eligible.

How to apply
Please email [email protected] to ask for an application form
If you need any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, including during your application, interview or onboarding, we'll work with you to provide the support you need.

If you have any questions about this vacancy or need assistance with your application, please contact the Recruitment Team on 01332 640844 (Relay UK: 18001 01332 640844) or email [email protected].

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