Housebound Hero - HVC 2139

Havering Library Service requires volunteers to deliver books and items to Havering residents in their own homes. Our Housebound service enables people who can’t visit a library in person to still access our service.

Main  Activities may involve:

• Volunteers who are able to make deliveries will be allocated 10-15 customers in a geographical area that matches their availability
• Select, deliver/collect books and other materials to/from Housebound clients
• Liaison with library staff, clients and volunteers

What skills do I need?

•  Interest in reading and enthusiasm for books and Library Services
• Valid driving licence and access to your own vehicle
• You will require access to your own vehicle to make the deliveries
• Ability to communicate well with people of all ages and backgrounds
• Organisational skills Flexible and able to help on a regular basis
• Ability to work without supervision
• Reliable and responsible
• Physically able to fulfil the role carrying and possibly delivering books etc. 

When do I need to be available?

Details

Delivering the stock to our customers can be carried out at a flexible time to suit you although you need to pick up the stock during library opening hours. We ask for a commitment of roughly 3 hours per week but are open to negotiation in exceptional circumstances.