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Opportunities
Prison Programme Lead Readers
Claire Urquhart
2nd June 2025
Open Book is looking to appoint Lead Reader/s to Lead Wednesday Sessions in HMP Barlinnie and HMP Low Moss These posts are six-month freelance positions
Trustee Recruitment – Open Book
Claire Urquhart
26th May 2025
Open Book is a charity which runs accessible shared reading and creative writing sessions across Scotland for a diverse range of community and public participants.
New Writing Sought
Claire Urquhart
12th May 2025
Open Book is seeking writing and supporting material from writers living and working in the UK for their Unbound programme. The fee paid to successful
Volunteer Opportunities
Trustee Recruitment – Open Book
Claire Urquhart
26th May 2025
Open Book is a charity which runs accessible shared reading and creative writing sessions across Scotland for a diverse range of community and public participants.
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