Volunteer role
To provide access to the library service for members of the community, who due to long or short term illness or disability, are unable to visit a library in person. The role entails choosing and delivering books to them at their home and returning them to the library as necessary.
Time commitment
Flexible – as and when client requires a change of books.
Volunteer duties
- Source reading materials tailored to the client’s needs and interests
- Regularly visits client to exchange books/ reading materials
- Renew client’s books should they wish to keep them longer
- Visit client on a day/ time agreed between client and volunteer
- Adhere to the LiveWire confidentiality agreement
Note: Staying and chatting with the client when visiting is optional however, many clients do value this as part of the service
Qualities and skills required
- Reliable · Patient
- Good communication ·
- Enjoy meeting people