Library volunteer

As a volunteer in the media library, you are the familiar face for pupils and staff. You ensure a pleasant atmosphere, help pupils on their way and actively contribute ideas about the further development of the media library. 

Your duties will include:

• staffing the media library on working days (08:00 to 16:00), or at least from 10:00 to 15:00;
• guiding, informing and supporting pupils;
• ensuring a pleasant and safe working environment;
• lending, receiving and organising books and other materials;
• curating and maintaining the collection;
• promoting reading enjoyment and literacy;
• organising or supporting reading promotion activities;
• maintaining contact with subject departments, such as Dutch and English, to align with educational projects and current themes;
• contribute ideas for new initiatives to position the library visibly and attractively within the school;
• supporting pupils in searching for information and using available resources.  

Job requirements

We are looking for someone who:

• can work independently and shows initiative;
• has an affinity with young people aged 12-18 in secondary education;
• is strong pedagogically and is able to guide pupils in a respectful manner;
• possesses good communication and interpersonal skills;
• easily connects with pupils and colleagues;
• can collaborate and coordinate well with teachers and subject departments;
• gets enthusiastic about reading, books and language development;
• has ideas or thinks along with ideas to further develop the media library in the future as an inspiring place within our school;
• available 5 days a week from 8:00 to 16:00 or at least from 10:00 to 15:00
• or is available on one or more fixed working days from 08:00 to 16:00, or at least from 10:00 to 15:00 per working day.

When you are available as a volunteer for one or more fixed working days, we will coordinate together with another volunteer what the division of work (of working days) will be in the media library. 

Employment conditions

What do we offer?

• A meaningful voluntary role within an engaged school community.
• The opportunity to make a direct contribution to the development of young people.
• An enjoyable working environment with enthusiastic colleagues.
• Space for your own initiative and ideas.
• Appreciation for your dedication and involvement.
• A tax-free volunteer allowance: €5.60 per hour, up to a maximum of €220 per month