Men's Den Host & Co-ordinator at Marlow Library

Marlow Library is looking for a volunteer to host the Men's Den, a social club exclusively for men, which will take place every week on Friday mornings from 11am-12pm.

We would also appreciate it if the volunteer would be able to co-ordinate and arrange talks and visits from guest speakers.

Our Men's Den is a relaxed and friendly weekly drop-in session exclusively for men. It provides men with the opportunity to meet others, converse with new friends, discuss and learn more about a variety of subjects (for example: sport, history, travel, well-being and healthy eating), and enjoy visits from the occasional guest speaker.  

As part of the role you will be required:

• To assist with the setting up process for activities and help to ensure a safe and comfortable environment.
• To meet and greet visitors
• To run and/or assist with the delivery of the Men's Den sessions on Friday mornings, and arrange for guest speakers.
• Tasks will be carried out in a public environment.
• Men's Den Sessions last for 1 hour.
• To signpost queries from members of the public to the appropriate member of staff.
• To take part in an induction process.
• To be aware of Buckinghamshire Council’s aims, organisational values and behaviours and their impact on this role.
• To carry out the duties of this role in accordance with the Council’s policies in respect of diversity and community cohesion

Skills required:

• Good communicator and comfortable engaging with people, including those with additional needs
• An interest and awareness of library services and early years development would be beneficial.
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.