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Work history
Education
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ALANA GODSLAND

Guildford,Surrey

Summary

Enthusiastic and friendly volunteer with experience at a number of different libraries. Demonstrable skills in community work and inclusion from delivering children's library events and community holiday clubs. Appreciates the library facilities as a regular user of the study spaces; keen to pay that back to the community and continue to develop a love of literature in the youngest members of our community.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Weekend Library Volunteer

Guildford Library
Guildford, Surrey
2025.09 - Current
  • Responsible for monthly Nature Storytime for under 5s. This involves choosing books on a different nature-based theme each month, and delivering the session to small groups of parents and children.
  • Engaging young readers by leading fun, interactive colouring activities related to literature themes.
  • Assisting in monthly Rhymetime sessions for under 5s. Rehearsing nursery rhymes and working as a team to deliver a fun and exciting experience for the children.
  • Helping with special events such as bilingual Lego time, and other themed events when necessary.
  • Organised bookshelves for easier access to library materials.
  • Improved customer experience with friendly customer service and assistance in the use of library.
  • Welcoming, friendly and approachable and a familiar face in the children's section for families who regularly attend the Saturday morning sessions.

Library Volunteer

Farnborough Hill
Farnborough, Hampshire
2023.09 - 2024.07
  • Bronze Duke of Edinburgh volunteer role.
  • Assisted the librarian with shelving, book loan administration and general tasks.
  • Supported the running of library events across all year groups.
  • Helped maintain and create themed displays.
  • Engaged pupils in a love of reading through special events such as live poetry events and Christmas Storytime.

Junior Librarian

Guildford County School
Guildford, Surrey
2020.09 - 2023.07
  • Volunteered at lunchtimes to assist librarians in the loaning and returning of books by students.
  • Established a welcoming and inclusive environment in the school library for those looking to read or find a quiet space.
  • Represented the school in the 2022 Young Carnegie Book Awards.
  • Recommended books for students based on discussion of their interests.
  • Helped suggest and design displays and themes for the school.

CAFOD Young Leader

Salesian College
Farnborough, Hampshire
2025.09 - Current
  • Worked as a team of eight volunteers to design and deliver fundraising events across the College including a staff car wash, ice-cream sales, and football tournaments to raise money for CAFOD charity.
  • Lead assemblies and masses for the College on the importance and value of charity.
  • Participated in leadership workshops to develop skills in teamwork, helping others, event management and awareness of global issues such as poverty.

Babysitter

Various local families
Guildford, Surrey
2024.09 - Current
  • Babysitting for wide range of young people from 1 - 13 years old, including six regular families.
  • Have looked after children with a range of special educational needs including autism, mutism, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Down Syndrome.
  • Includes daytime and night-time care, responsibilities mostly focus on children's wellbeing and safety, designing fun activities, trips out, helping with homework, preparing and feeding meals, and bedtime routines.
  • Promoted good behaviour by using positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Built strong relationships with families through trust and exceptional care, resulting in long-term babysitting contracts.
  • Received positive feedback from parents due to consistent and professional childcare, and my ability to form excellent relationships with the children.

Holiday Club Volunteer

Emmanuel Church Stoughton
Guildford, Surrey
2022.01 - Current
  • Volunteer playworker for community holiday club for local primary school aged children receiving free-school meals across many years of school holidays (average of 60 children each day).
  • Designed and led games, craft activities, action songs, and bible story time.
  • Performed as part of the band for worship and entertainment.
  • Supervised meals and socialised with children during quiet times.
  • Provided quiet space and 1-2-1 support for children with SEN.
  • Worked as a team with other volunteers to create a safe, welcome and loving environment.
  • Involved in the preparation, planning and clear up each day.

Education

A-Levels - English Literature, Religious Studies, Psychology

Salesian College
Farnborough, Hampshire
2025.09 -

GCSEs - 9 GCSEs grades 5-9

Farnborough Hill
Farnborough, Hampshire
2023.09 - 2025.07

Skills

  • Enthusiastic
  • Self-motivated
  • Approachable
  • Friendly
  • Resilient
  • Creative
  • Supportive
  • Community-minded
  • Adaptable

Affiliations

  • Reading, Scouts, writing poetry, drumming and performing, debating, hiking.

Accomplishments

    Deputy Head Girl at Salesian College.

    English Captain and DofE Captain at Salesian College.

    Debating Captain at Farnborough Hill.

    Duke of Edinburgh: Bronze and Silver. Currently doing Gold.

    Participant in MACE Debating competition, Model UN and Junior Carnegie Book Awards.

Timeline

Weekend Library Volunteer

Guildford Library
2025.09 - Current

CAFOD Young Leader

Salesian College
2025.09 - Current

A-Levels - English Literature, Religious Studies, Psychology

Salesian College
2025.09 -

Babysitter

Various local families
2024.09 - Current

Library Volunteer

Farnborough Hill
2023.09 - 2024.07

GCSEs - 9 GCSEs grades 5-9

Farnborough Hill
2023.09 - 2025.07

Holiday Club Volunteer

Emmanuel Church Stoughton
2022.01 - Current

Junior Librarian

Guildford County School
2020.09 - 2023.07
ALANA GODSLAND