Volunteers wanted for reading challenge

East Riding of Yorkshire Council is looking for volunteers aged 16-24 to help with this year’s Summer Reading Challenge in East Riding Libraries.

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.

Libby Herbert, libraries, archives and museums services manager, said: “We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers 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 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.

To find out more, contact: Jessica Thewlis on 01482 392765 or jessica.thewlis@eastriding.gov.uk, or Kimberley Harston on 01482 392756 or kimberley.harston@eastriding.gov.uk