Barnsley Book Festival Volunteer
Hosted by: Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council - Libraries

Can you offer people a friendly welcome?
Would you like to meet writers and authors?
Could you get others excited about the books you are reading?
Do you have a couple of hours a week spare in Feb/March 2025?

Days required: Mon AM, Mon PM, Mon EVE, Tues AM, Tues PM, Tues EVE, Weds AM, Weds PM, Weds EVE, Thur AM, Thur PM, Thur EVE, Fri AM, Fri PM, Fri EVE, Sat AM, Sat PM

How many volunteers are needed:

20

Recruitment process:

Apply now: https://my.barnsley.gov.uk/form/apply-to-become-a-volunteer-at-barnsley-...
We will be in touch with you within 2 weeks with more details of dates and time available for volunteering

Skills and quaifications:

Volunteering alongside our experienced team you will be well supported in this role. We would love to hear from you if you would like to make a real difference to the cultural scene in Barnsley and go the extra mile to make our events sparkle for people. A free ticket for the events you support will be made available to you – join us to experience an insight into the literary world!
· You will be offered a full induction and given specific tasks to help our events run smoothly
· You will need to enjoy working with people and be able to work by yourself and as part of a team
· You will gain experience of events management and improve your customer service skills

Suitable for specific groups: BME, Carers, Disabled (learning), Disabled (physical), Employee volunteering, Ex-offenders, Event volunteers, LGBTQ+, Long term health condition, Older people, Young people (under 18), Refugees and asylum seekers, Substance misuse, Unemployed
Gender restrictions?: No
Type of activity: Art, Community Work, Local events