British Sign Language Volunteer

• North Lanarkshire Council

• VO100991

Outline of role (BSL Volunteer)
Provide BSL translation at Bookbug sessions where needed. Currently looking for support for a child attending sessions in Airdrie Library.
Provide BSL translation at author events, talks and activities such as New Tricks.
This would suit someone looking for a front facing community role with a strong social focus. The volunteer would
• Ensure our library services are more inclusive and accessible to the deaf community.
• Attend Bookbug sessions in advance to prep with the Bookbug session leader.
• promote other library events and groups to interested users
• Support library service in delivering a more inclusive offer to the public by providing BSL at events and activities where possible
• Attend weekly Bookbug sessions to support profoundly deaf children accessing and enjoying the sessions to the fullest
• be a Library Champion within the local community.
What will you get out of it?
• Making a difference to your local community
• Make new friends and feel connected to the wider volunteering programme
• Learn new skills; community events, promotion, evaluation
• Reduced membership to ActiveNL Gyms
• Pre agreed out-of-pocket expenses reimbursed within our volunteer policy
Volunteering Role
• We’re looking for volunteers who can offer a minimum commitment of 2 hours per week
• Anyone with an interest in supporting their local library service and the activities they provide
• Be active and participate in events in your own community

Travel details

Airdrie Library

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Training details

Full Training Provided

Volunteers (aged 12-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
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