Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time Volunteer
2 weeks ago
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
• 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.
LocationThis opportunity is available in: Uttlesford
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