As a Regular Online Volunteer you will:
- Visit the same 4 families online once a week, connecting via Zoom from your own home.
- Volunteer with the same volunteer partner each week.
- Volunteer on either a Monday, Tuesday or Thursday starting at 4.30 pm and finishing at 6.30 pm.
- Build a long-standing relationship with the whole family.
- Complete post-session notes on our internal database.
- Make a regular weekly commitment during school term time for 32 weeks of the year. Volunteers are entitled 2 absences per term
Why Volunteer At Doorstep Library?
Volunteers gain as much from their reading sessions as they give, often citing it as the highlight of their week. Being a Doorstep Library volunteer allows you to connect with the local community, build new relationships and learn new skills. Plus, volunteering can greatly improve your mental health and wellbeing.
Becoming a Doorstep Library volunteer allows you to:
- Share your passion for books and reading
- Explore your inner child – it’s incredibly fun!
- Join the Doorstep Library community of volunteers, families and staff members
- Make a real difference in the lives of others
- Give back to the community you live in/visit every week
- Build your confidence and improve your self-esteem
- Develop skills and enhance your CV