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Midlothian Council
- VO101762
The volunteer will collect books and other materials from their local community library and deliver to library members who are physically unable, through illness, infirmity or disability, to be able to make the journey themselves. They will collect returned books from those they visit and return them to the library. Volunteers will not usually have to enter customer’s houses, beyond sometimes briefly entering to pick up returned items for those too frail to lift them. The library will make sure they inform each customer of the volunteer’s expected time of arrival so the volunteer will be expected.
Experience required
The person needs to be physically fit, as they need to be able to carry bags of books to and from people’s homes.
Travel details
Use of a car is desiarable but not essential. Penicuik Centre is 5 minutes walk from a bus stop.
Travel expenses
Travel expenses only can be reimbursed
Support
Training details
The volunteer will liaise with a nominated member of staff at their local library, who will guide them through their induction, and will be the first point of contact for any issues, questions, or problems should they arise.
Restrictions
Minimum age: 17
Availability
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Volunteers (aged 17-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
Find out more
Please fill out this form to register your interest in the opportunity Book Delivery Volunteer with Midlothian Council
Your email address and phone number will only be used by the organisation/TSI you are contacting to discuss in more detail the opportunity you are enquiring about.
Your details and message will be sent to:
Stephen Harris, Midlothian Council
Stephen Harris, Midlothian Council
Email address: stephen.harris@midlothian.gov.uk
Phone number: 0131 271 3970
A copy will be sent to the organisation that supports volunteering in Midlothian:
Contact name: Volunteer Team Midlothian
Email address: info@volunteermidlothian.org.uk
Phone: 07859 914587
Thank you for registering your interest in Book Delivery Volunteer with Midlothian Council.
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Something has gone wrong, please let us know about this issue at milosupport@scvo.scot quoting reference #VO101762.