Tales Without Borders Community Librarian

We are looking for a reliable and motivated person to volunteer as a Community Librarian at Teakisi’s diverse reading space: Tales Without Borders. Tales Without Borders empowers individuals to find themselves within the pages, fostering literacy, empathy, and a powerful sense of belonging. We're curating a collection where everyone feels seen and valued, featuring a rich tapestry of voices from ethnically minoritised communities.

This role will involve the following responsibilities:

• Meet and greet Tales Without Borders attendees;
• Host and manage community groups;
• Manage and promote book donations;
• Manage and update book inventory;
• Liaise with Teakisi Team to plan and execute outreach events, workshops, and campaigns;
• Monitor the Tales Without Borders space; and
• Assist colleagues wherever necessary.

Skills

• Excellent reading skills and a passion for literature;
• Experience working with children young people and vulnerable adults;
• Cultural sensitivity;
• Events organisation and general organisational skills;
• Multi-tasking and adaptability; and
• Excellent digital skills including use of Zoom, emails and others.