Library service
The library service provides books and a friendly ear to
patients in hospitals and residential homes. It offers friendship
which helps to reduce loneliness and feelings of isolation to
patients through regular visits by volunteers.
What does it involve?
Commitment
You can give as little or as much time as you wish, give a few
spare hours here or there or commit to a couple of hours each
week.
Role
Taking the library trolley around the hospital wards or
residential home, talking to patients and helping them choose a
book. This role is as much about talking to the patients as it is
about issuing them with a book.
Training
We train all St John Ambulance volunteers, you will first
receive full training and support in the skills needed to carry out
your role.
Locations
The library service runs in the following locations:
- Avon
- Cornwall
- Devon
- Dorset
- Gloucestershire.
- Guernsey
- Humberside
- Norfolk
- Northumbria
- Somerset
- Wiltshire.
The Next Steps
To find out more about library service volunteering you can
complete our online form or you can
telephone 08700 10 49 50 to be put through to your
local St John Ambulance branch.