Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time Volunteer

2 weeks ago


United Kingdom Volunteer Centre Harlow Full time
Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time Volunteer

As a volunteer at baby and toddler rhyme times, you will deliver rhyme sessions, and support the development of children by sharing your enjoyment of books and rhymes.

What will it involve?

  • Preparing the children’s library for the session – putting out chairs and selecting stories and rhymes
  • Meeting and greeting the parents/carers and children and making everyone feel welcome 
  • Encouraging parents to join in with their child
  • Joining in or delivering the session and building a good rapport with the group
  • Chatting with families about the benefits of early book sharing and the importance of talking and singing rhymes with their children
  • Directing specific enquiries to library staff
  • Clearing the area once the session end
Skills

• Warmth and friendliness

• Able to relate to children and their families 

• Practical and ‘hands on’

• Able to work on own initiative

• Comfortable singing in public (but no voice skills needed) 

• Enthusiasm to promote sharing books and reading with families

• An enthusiasm for libraries and awareness of the range of services offered

Saffron Walden Library Tuesdays 9.30 – 10am for babies, 10.30-11 for under 5s, Saturday 10.30-11 all under 5s.Thaxted Fridays 9.30-10 and 1 Saturday a month (last one of the month) 10-10.30Dunmow Weds 9.30-10, Fri 10-10.30, Last Saturday of the month 2.30-3pmTerm time onlyPlease note that volunteers are required to adhere to a dress standard.

Location

This opportunity is available in: Uttlesford

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