Volunteers deliver the Home Library Service. The service is for people who can't get to the library themselves because of illness or injury.
If you are interested in helping with this service the following information may be useful:
- Volunteers go through the North Lincolnshire Council recruitment procedure. This includes a Criminal Records Bureau check. The names of two referees will be needed when applying to be a volunteer.
- Male and female volunteers should be aged over 16 years old.
- Volunteers decide which area they wish to cover and how many borrowers they have time to visit.
- Volunteers decide the frequency of each visit with the borrowers. They usually visit at least once a month.
- Volunteers may visit in pairs for safety and security, either two females or one female/one male. Partners may be friends or relatives. Alternatively, the library service can find partners.
- All borrowers will have an assessment visit. This will be from a member of the library community team. This is to find out their needs and interests.
- We train the volunteers and introduce them to staff who work at the library that they intend to use. We also give guidance on choosing books for other people.
- Non-drivers or volunteers who don’t have access to a vehicle can be paired with drivers. Mileage is paid at the rate of either 37p or 40p per mile, depending on your car engine size.
If you are interested in volunteering to help with the Home Library Service please contact: