Job description
Role: Reading Project Volunteer
Salary: Unpaid Voluntary Position
Location: Normanton Library, Riverside Library
Hours: Maximum of 2 hours 30 minutes hours per session
The role
Do you love reading and want to share that love with others?
We are looking for enthusiastic and committed volunteers to lead and support our Reading Project for adults.
The Reading Project is an informal group to support people looking to improve their English reading, writing and conversation skills.
You will be part of a team of volunteers delivering the sessions and you will help people by listening to them read, assisting and supporting them with basic literacy, instigating and facilitating conversations to improve speaking skills, and encouraging reading at home and finding suitable reading material for borrowing.
What we need
We need someone with a professional, positive and empathetic approach, including the ability to relate well to people of all ages and background, as well as a sound understanding of the English language and the ability to “teach” it, and excellent communication skills – including listening skills and the ability to understand non-verbal signals
Qualifications
No formal qualifications required.
Who We Are
Here at Derby City Council, we’re dedicated to delivering nearly 250 first-class services to citizens and businesses in the heart of the Midlands. People are at the centre of all that we do, and we have an outstanding track record of recruiting and developing talented individuals by providing them with varied and fulfilling career opportunities.
Why you should apply
You will have the opportunity to share your love of reading with other book lovers, develop leadership and social skills and increase confidence leading a group making a positive difference to your community.
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.
Interested? Please email to ask for an