Volunteer Reader

Posted for Rosewood Court

To read to residents who may be unable to read for themselves, find it difficult or who may enjoy listening to others read. The Volunteer Reader’s main tasks: • To build a rapport with the residents and discuss their reading interests e.g. poetry, fiction, non-fiction • To read books, papers and magazines to residents either one to one or in a group • To liaise with staff and residents about times of reading sessions

Skills

Key skills needed for this role: • Enjoys communicating with and spending time with people, particularly older people • Interested in books and reading • Demonstrates patience and understanding • Trustworthy, honest and reliable • Ability to work in a team and under own initiative

Details

Location

This opportunity has no specific location.

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