As Volunteers Week 2015 approaches (1-6 June), East Riding of Yorkshire Council is reminding residents that it is looking for more volunteers aged 16-24 to help with this year’s Summer Reading Challenge in East Riding Libraries.
Anybody wanting to find out more can attend the Advice, Information and Volunteering Roadshow at Bishop Burton College next Tuesday (2 June) from 10am to 3 pm when East Riding libraries staff will be on hand to answer questions about the Challenge and what the volunteer’s role involves.
The Summer Reading Challenge encourages children aged 4-11 to read six books during their summer holidays. The theme this year will be ‘Record Breakers’, linked to the 60th anniversary year of Guinness World Records ™.
Volunteers can assist by helping library staff to run the Challenge, talking to children about the books they’ve been reading, helping them to choose new books, helping with summer activities, and helping to create displays in libraries. Flexible hours are available for the volunteers, from as little as two hours a week.
Councillor Richard Burton, portfolio holder for civic wellbeing and culture, said:
“We’ve already had some excellent applications from potential volunteers, but we are still looking for enthusiastic people who love reading and really want to work with children. So, if you would like to gain great skills and experience that you can add to your CV or Personal Statement, and have some time to volunteeer this summer, we’d love to hear from you!”
The Summer Reading Challenge is co-ordinated by the Reading Agency, who provide support and assistance to volunteers through their Reading Hack Programme.
Full training will be given, and places are limited. The closing date for applications is Wednesday 10 June, 2015.
