IELTS Listening Part 2: Volunteering at the Local Library

Part Two. You will hear a radio presenter talking to a man who organises library volunteers.

First, you have some time to look at questions eleven to fifteen.

Now listen carefully and answer questions eleven to fifteen.

Good afternoon! With me today is Sam Price from Millbrook Library.

Thanks for having me!

So, as many listeners know, the library's budget was cut this year.

We've lost three members of staff,

so we really need volunteers.

And honestly, it's a brilliant way to meet people!

Our most popular role is Reading Buddies.

Every Saturday morning, volunteers read with children aged five to eight.

Be warned, though, the kids will want all the animal voices!

Then there's Tech Tuesday.

That's when we help older visitors use laptops and phones.

Last week, a ninety-year-old sent her first email. She was so proud!

Before you hear the rest of the talk, you have some time to look at questions sixteen to twenty.

Now listen and answer questions sixteen to twenty.

And Sam, is there anything for people who love cycling?

Yes! We deliver books by bike to people who can't leave home.

So, what do new volunteers need?

You must be at least sixteen,

and able to give us two hours a week.

There's also a short training session on Wednesday evenings.

And what do volunteers get in return?

Free coffee, for a start!

We'll also write you a reference letter.

That really helps with job applications.

Brilliant. Sam Price, thank you so much!

That is the end of Part Two.