At Home Library volunteer

The West Berkshire At Home Service is a free service for West Berkshire residents. We deliver books and other library materials to people who find it hard to get out of their homes without help due to disability, illness, mobility or frailty.

The At Home Service customers have access to the same range of materials and services as other users, with books being delivered every 3 weeks, by specially trained volunteers.

Volunteering for the At Home Service includes coming to Newbury Library on a Wednesday to select books and other items requested by customers, then going on to deliver these items.

Visits would take place at a time suitable for the volunteer and customer on a 3 weekly commitment.

The volunteer is also a friendly face to the reader; we are looking for individuals or pairs to volunteer for the At Home Service. This role does involve some lifting and moving loads, you will need to be able to handle the physical element and travel requirements of the opportunity.

About West Berkshire Council - Culture and Libraries

* Libraries in Burghfield, Hungerford, Lambourn, Mortimer, Newbury, Pangbourne, Thatcham and Theale, as well as the mobile library service.
* Providing free access to computers
* Providing access to books, information and resources
* Providing an e library service
* Running local library events
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There has been a museum in the Cloth Hall in Newbury since 1904, but some of the collections were first put together in the 1840s by the Newbury Literary and Scientific Institute.

Things have changed a bit since then. These days we are a community museum representing the whole of West Berkshire and offering a friendly welcome to visitors, groups and societies. The work of the museum goes on both inside our building and out and about in communities across the district.

Collects objects, images and audio-visual material which have a link to West Berkshire. That might mean it's something that was made here, is linked to something that happened here or was used by someone who lived or worked in the area.

West Berkshire Museum is different to many museums; there is no 'permanent exhibition'. Our 10 "Story Stores" are regularly changing exhibitions. Each tells a part of our local history and means that visitors can see new things and try different activities every time they come.

This way we will leave a record for future generations of life in the twenty-first century in our own words.
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Often described as a hidden gem, Shaw House is located in tranquil surroundings on the north edge of Newbury. Shaw House is a Grade I listed multi-purpose event venue which is also open for the public to explore during school holidays and at weekends between February and September every year.

What skills do I need?

Our volunteers need to have good "people skills", and be able to empathise with the needs of people who can't get out and about. It's helpful to have a good interest in books, but we'll offer guidance and support to help you.

Volunteers need their own car with business use insurance (you can normally add this to an existing policy without an increase to your premium). We'll pay you a mileage allowance.

When is this role available?

	Morning	Afternoon	Evening
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Details

Time Commitment for volunteer: We are looking for volunteers in the medium/longer-term as this makes for a more reliable service for our customers although all help is gratefully received.

Where does this role take place?