Summer Reading Challenge

Could you help Farnborough Library to encourage local children to read 6 books over the summer? Could you make reading fun and inspirational for them?

Tasks include:

• Registering children for the Summer Reading Challenge on a database (laptop)
• Explaining how the Summer Reading Challenge works to parents / carers and children
• Listen to children talking about the books they have read
• Give out stickers to children and update their information on the database
• Award certificates and medals to those children that complete the challenge.

The Summer Reading Challenge is a national scheme produced by the Reading Agency.

The theme this year is Gadgeteers, a science and innovation themed Challenge that will spark children's curiosity about the world around them. 

Training will be provided.

Skills

Requirements

• Must be 14+. 
• IT literate (must be able input data onto a laptop).
• Good communication skills.
• Be able to work as part of a team.
• Friendly and approachable.
• Be able to relate to parents / carers and young children.
• Be punctual and reliable, attending all pre-booked sessions, or notifying staff in good time if unable to attend. 
• The Summer Reading Challenge takes place in all Hampshire libraries.