Summer Reading Challenge

Volunteers are needed in North Somerset Libraries to help run the Summer Reading Challenge 2024.

Designed for children aged four to 11, the Summer Reading Challenge aims to give children something enjoyable to do during the school break, prevent the dip in their literacy that may occur during the summer holidays and encourage a love of reading for pleasure.  

Volunteers are vital in helping children engage with the Challenge. Volunteers will talk to children about the books they have read, help children choose books and hand out rewards. 

Please note that reading to children is not part of this role. 

This is a short-term volunteering opportunity, between Saturday 6 July and Saturday 14 September and is open to anyone aged 14 and over. More information can be found in the role description.

Flexible volunteering sessions are available at libraries across North Somerset, including selected stops on the Mobile Library, and full training will be provided. 

If you are enthusiastic about encouraging children to enjoy reading, we would love to hear from you. You do not need any previous experience of volunteering or working in a library. 

You can apply online or by contacting the Library Volunteering Team for a paper application. 

The closing date for volunteering applications is Monday 10 June.

If you have any questions about volunteering with North Somerset Libraries, please contact us: