Library Rhyme Time

What You’ll Do:

• Plan and deliver fun, engaging Rhyme Time sessions for babies and toddlers.
• Lead nursery rhymes with confidence and enthusiasm, helping families join in.
• Use props creatively to support songs and capture children’s attention.
• Encourage active participation from both children and their carers/guardians.
• Create a warm, inclusive, and safe environment for all attending families.
• Finish each session with a short, age-appropriate story.

What difference you will make

By volunteering as a Rhyme Time Leader, you will help create a warm, engaging, and educational space for babies, toddlers, and their carers. Your sessions will support early language development, spark a love of stories and reading, and help families feel more connected to their local community. Your energy and presence will turn each weekly session into a positive, memorable experience, one that encourages little ones to build confidence, develop key communication skills, and enjoy spending time in the library. At the same time, you’ll help carers feel welcomed, supported, and part of a friendly network.

What additional skills or experience you should have

• Strong Communication Skills
• Group facilitation skills
• Basic storytelling skills
• Creative
• Time-Management

What training we will provide for you

There will be online training modules to complete, as well as an induction and support from the library manager

What you will get out of volunteering for us

Volunteering as a Rhyme Time Leader offers a rewarding and enjoyable experience where you can make a genuine difference in your community. In this role, you will:

• Build confidence in leading groups
• Gain experience speaking in front of families, guiding sessions, and keeping young children engaged.

• Develop valuable skills
• Strengthen your communication, storytelling, creativity, planning, and organisational skills—great for both personal growth and future employment.

• Enhance your CV
• Experience working with children, delivering activities, and supporting a community service is a strong addition to any CV or personal statement.

• Give back to the community
• Support early literacy, help families connect, and contribute to a welcoming space for local residents.

• Enjoy a fun, uplifting environment
• Spend time singing, reading, and creating joyful moments for young children, it’s a role filled with smiles, music, and lively energy.

• Become part of a supportive team
• You’ll join friendly library staff and volunteers who value your contribution and are always there to help.

• Make meaningful connections
• Meet families from diverse backgrounds and help build a genuine sense of community within the library.

Not sure which role suits you or need a little friendly help? Please contact Angie at [contact hidden] for London or Rebecca at [contact hidden] for Manchester.