Bookbanks Stall Volunteer

Your role will include:

• Setting up and displaying the books and printed materials.
• Engaging with food bank guests, encouraging conversation and the taking of books.
• Receiving book donations as they arrive during sessions.
• Packing and storing books and stall at the end of sessions.
• Sending a short report about your shift via WhatsApp.

Occasional stock checks.

In addition to looking after the stall, you will also:

• Take an active role in sourcing book donations from your local community, with our support.
  
• Work with us to build a vibrant books community with the food bank, involving events, such as author readings and writing workshops.
  
• Be crucial in fostering a good working relationship with the food bank.
  
• Attend optional quarterly catch ups (online and in person) with the Bookbanks team and other volunteers, which include further training, and offer the chance to share experiences and support each other.

The site is planned to open on Thursday 5th November. Monthly shifts will begin from then.

There is an online training event on the 14th October from 6:30pm-9pm which is essential to attend.

There is also an in-person site training visit on Monday 19th October from 1:45-3:45pm, which is not essential but we try to get as many of the volunteer team there as possible so everyone feels confident with knowing what they’re doing when it comes to their first shift.

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Bookbanks Volunteer Application Form

Skills

• Good communication skills, enjoys being a people-person!
• Passionate about books, being able to talk enthusiastically with people from all walks of life about them.
• Experience in bookish circles and/or familiarity/involvement with literature organisations for helping us source book donations is ideal but not essential.