Herts Library Volunteers Needed!
As the Spring half term holiday approaches, many of us are looking for signs of summer; surely it’s nearly here? In the Library the approach of summer reminds us that the Hertfordshire Summer Reading Challenge will be upon us before we know it. A favourite with Librarians everywhere, the Summer Reading challenge is run by the Hertfordshire Library Service, and it begins on the 4th July and runs through until 5th September. It’s a chance for young people to read books and then chat with a Library volunteer about what they’ve been reading to win awards, certificates and prizes. It’s a great way to keep children reading throughout the long summer holidays, and it’s been hugely successful over the past few years.
In order for the scheme to run successfully, it requires volunteers to give up their time over the summer to chat to the children about the books they’ve been enjoying, and to encourage them to pick another book to get to the next certificate or award. It may come as a surprise to you, but you only need to be aged 14 years or older to volunteer, and the younger children that come to speak to a volunteer often respond really well to a young adult, making your role really valuable to the Library service. So, if you can give some time over the summer, to help inspire the younger generation to “Read to the Beat” then why not apply to become a volunteer?
