Rhymetime Leader

Are you looking for an amazing opportunity to lead one of our popular rhymetimes? Do you want to be a Rhymetime Leader? Join us!

 

We have an amazing opportunity for enthusiastic volunteers to lead our award-winning rhymetimes. Rhymetimes at Sutton Libraries are a great way for families to bring their children and engage with songs and stories, meet other parents, and use the services within our libraries. Rhymetimes are an important part of our service, as they always guarantee to put a smile on everyone's face!

Our Rhymetime Leaders will be trained to a high level to lead our volunteers. All of our volunteers are supported by other volunteers and the library staff. 

*If you are interested in leading a dual language, SEND, or a specialised rhymetime or storytime, we also welcome your applicantion.*

The tasks our Rhymetime Leaders will do include: 

  • Helping to set up and clear away the sessions
  • Welcome families and show them to the allocated area
  • Lead the rhymetime sessions with nursery rhymes and stories
  • Create a positive environment for all visitors
  • Promote the services the library has to offer and encourage attendees to use the library

Why should you become a Rhymetime Leader?

  • You will meet new people
  • Improve your CV
  • Improve skills such as communication and leadership skills
  • You will be in a safe environment where you will be supported by a welcoming team
  • The sessions are run during school hours

If you would like to be a Rhymetime Leader with us, you will be:

  • Confident to perform rhymetime sessions in front of families (this could be in front of small or large audiences)
  • Interested in leading activities with children
  • Friendly and approachable
  • Organised
  • Punctual and reliable
  • Have a positive attitude towards all

 

Sites

Sutton Central Library: Mondays & Thursdays - 11am to 12pm

Wallington Library: Tuesdays & Fridays - 10:30am to 11:30am

Cheam Library: Wednesdays: 9:45am to 11:30am

Library @ The Life Centre: Wednesdays & Fridays - 10:15am to 11:15am

Library @ The Phoenix Centre: Mondays - 10:30am to 11:30am

Library @ The Westcroft Centre: Wednesdays & Fridays - 10:30am to 11:30am

Worcester Park library: Fridays - 9:45am to 10:45am or 10:45am to 11:45am