What’s involved?

• Supporting or facilitating book club sessions in a welcoming and inclusive way
• Encouraging participation and respectful discussion in a friendly, non-judgemental environment
• Supporting participants to share ideas, opinions, and reflections at their own pace
• Helping to select or suggest reading materials that are accessible and engaging
• Supporting with basic session set-up and tidy-up where needed
• Collecting attendance information and informal feedback to help us understand and celebrate the impact of the book club
• Following Langworthy Cornerstone policies and procedures to ensure all activities are safe, inclusive, and welcoming

Our Book Club Volunteers are:

• Friendly, approachable, and comfortable supporting group discussions
• Good listeners who value different perspectives
• Passionate about reading and supporting others
• Inclusive, patient, and encouraging
• Reliable and committed

Time commitment

• This is a flexible role that can fit around your availability
• Sessions typically last around 1–2 hours
• We ask for a commitment to attend agreed sessions to provide consistency for participants

What you can expect from us

• A rewarding volunteer experience supporting wellbeing and social connection in your local community
• Ongoing support from a Volunteer Coordinator and experienced staff
• Access to a Volunteer Handbook, training, and all relevant policies and procedures
• Expenses paid in line with our expenses policy
• Equality, diversity, and inclusion championed throughout all we do
• The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of local people