An hour or two

Wednesday 16th April 1pm-3pm

Children's activities at Ribbleton Library, Ribbleton Hall Drive, Preston PR2 6EE.

The Harris and UCLan are looking for 2 Harris Volunteers to assist with running some family-friendly activities during Easter break at Ribbleton Library. You'll be working alongside a mixture of Harris and UCLan staff to help support and deliver some creative activities over a 2 hour drop-in session.

The themed activities include: 

• Playtime in the past: children can dress up like a Victorian using flat caps and pinafores 

• Printing and painting: children will get inspired by paintings from the Harris and make their own works of art by printing with apples (think potato printing but with apples) 

• Feel closer to nature: children will be creating their own art using leaf rubbings and having a go at writing their own piece of poetry inspired by nature and trees 

These activities are aimed at 3-9 year olds. 

These kinds of sessions have been run throughout this academic year during half terms and holidays at the following venues: Ribbleton Library, The Hub at St Bernards and Ingol Library.

What's involved?

Volunteer roles are flexible but you should be confident to do a couple of the following: 

• Welcoming children and families and introducing them to the different activities available. 

• Support the activities - where appropriate, help children to produce their apple prints and poems. Guide them and help out if they're struggling. 

• Be friendly, helpful and engaging! 

• Read aloud to small groups of children.

• Direct families to our evaluation sheets.

Before the 16th, we'll be running a meeting where we can go through the activity guides so you can feel nicely prepared. Date not confirmed yet. 

Why get involved?

• Engage with your local community or a new community! 

• Embrace your inner child and have fun with activities. 

• Get stuck in and be hands on! 

• Spread the word about the Harris - who are we and what do we do? 

How to get involved?

·         1. Accept the challenge using the button below 

·         2. Await further details from Communities Assistant, Millie