- 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
Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time Volunteer - United Kingdom - Volunteer Centre Harlow
Description
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?
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, for under 5s, Saturday all under 5s.Thaxted Fridays and 1 Saturday a month (last one of the month Dunmow Weds , Fri , 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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