Book Club Volunteer

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 5 May 2026
LOCATION
Salford
TYPE
Volunteer
LEVEL
Entry-level
CATEGORY
Nonprofit & Charity
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Group facilitation Active listening Reading comprehension Community engagement Inclusive communication Patience Reliability Feedback collection

FULL DESCRIPTION

Book Club Volunteer

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] is seeking a Book Club Volunteer to support a welcoming and inclusive book club for local community members. This is a hybrid/flexible role based in Salford.

About the Role

As a Book Club Volunteer, you will support the delivery of a welcoming and inclusive book club for local community members. You will help create a relaxed, friendly space where people feel comfortable sharing their thoughts, building confidence, and connecting with others through reading and discussion. You will play an important role in supporting social connection, reducing isolation, and promoting wellbeing through a shared love of books and conversation.

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 [Employer hidden] 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

Get Involved

Interested in joining us as a Book Club volunteer? Register your interest today via our volunteering interest form.

Click here to apply as a Book Club Volunteer

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