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Just a Cuppa Helper - Thetford Library
Organisation role · Flexible hours
Raymond St, Thetford IP24 2EA, UK
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Community & familyEducationWellbeing
Norfolk Library and Information Service
#54658
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Summary
We are looking for a volunteer to help with our Just a Cuppa sessions on Fridays 10.30am - 11.30am.Detailed description
The purpose of this role is to assist in the delivery of a coffee morning to encourage social interaction within the library and the reduction of social isolation within the local area.
The volunteer will be asked to:
- Be available within the library at agreed times to lead a coffee morning
- Help set up any tables/chairs for the event
- Encourage participation in the event for those visiting the library
- Talk to customers and where necessary pass enquiries to staff who can help locate specific items/sources of information within the library
- Promote In Good Company to those who visit the library during the time the event is taking place and encourage them to take part in other activities running in the library/locally
- Collect and pass on any feedback about the event to members of staff
Volunteers will need to have the following skills to take on this role:
- Good communication skills
- Experience of working with people/working with groups
- Confident in dealing with and talking to a wide range of people
- Able to organise own time well
What volunteers need
🗣️ Native language skills
What we will provide to volunteers
💸 Reimbursement of costsAbout Norfolk Library and Information Service
Norfolk Library and Information Service is nationally recognised as being one of the best library services in the country. We're an integral part of the public service offer in Norfolk. Our vision is for everyone in Norfolk to use their inspirational, safe and welcoming libraries. Our volunteers support and add value to our Library services. We have roles to suit all needs and we welcome volunteers of all ages, abilities and backgrounds.