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Toy Library Assistant
When We Need You
From 08/01/2004 onwards
About Opportunity
Each session involves setting up the toy library - moving some chairs and tables, and bringing boxes of toys out from the storage cupboards nearby. There are a whole range of toys for pre school children which are kept clean, checked for damage, replaced etc. The community room is always warm and provides a good space for parents/carers to come with their children to play and choose toys to borrow. There is a simple booking out system - each toy has a number and label tied to it. Each member has a card envelope - the labels from the toys they borrow fit inside. Toy libraries are brilliant - they provide a safe and secure environment in which children can play with and borrow different toys. This gives them more choice and more play opportunities - fundamentally important to the developing child. You could be part of the growing development of toy libraries, as they gain more recognition for the important work that they do.
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About Edinburgh Toy Libraries Group
The Edinburgh Toy Libraries Group is being formed to support a number of toy libraries that were formerly in the WRVS. It hopes to provide support with funding, policy making, insurance - by committee, gradually becoming able to give Edinburgh Toy Libraries the support they need.
Skills & Experience
Some organisational ability ie - toy stock managing and booking toys out using a simple number and label system. Experience of working with and being with children helps, as does some knowledge of child development. Flexible attitude ie - understanding
Travel Details
In the Community Room above Portobello Library. The Library is just off the High Street, down Rosefield Avenue and opposite the Police Station on the right hand side.
Requirements
Informal Chat
Training and Induction Details
There can be a trail period working alongside the former organiser for as long as is requested. The National Association of Toy and Leisure Libraries organises training days in Edinburgh. There will be support from the Edinburgh Toy Libraries Group Comm
Work Type
Library / Information Management
Client Group
Children
Accessibility Details
No Wheelchair Access
No Disabled Toilet
Frequency & Commitment
2 hours per Week. Minimum Commitment: 6 Month
Minimum Age
No minimum age has been specified for this opportunity
Volunteers Required
1
Reference Code
26-356
Opportunity Provided By
Contact Details
45 Queensferry Street Lane
EH2 4PF
Contact: Volunteer Centre Edinburgh
Tel: 0131 225 0630
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