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Volunteer with Libraries
Volunteering with libraries is a fantastic way to be a part of your local community, make new friends, and learn new skills. It’s a great opportunity to have fun while making a positive impact.
Libraries host exciting events and activities with the help of our amazing volunteers. We have many opportunities for you to get involved and make a difference.
Volunteer Profile
Finlay Munden
I couldn’t have made a better decision in applying for the meet and greet volunteer role at Nottingham Central Library. Using my initiative and curiosity and determination, I developed key library customer service skills and understood how Nottingham City Libraries work. I helped customers find where library stock was located, and signposted people to staff with general queries. This wouldn’t have been the same without the incredibly kind staff members who made me feel like I was part of the team and supported me in my career aims. They answered any questions that I had so I could improve my knowledge of the library service and build skills in an extremely welcoming environment.
Fast forward to July 2024, and I secured a Library Customer Service Advisor post with Inspire libraries. My time as a volunteer has provided me with great experience that I could use in my job applications and interviews to showcase that I was right for my new role. As a young adult, the moment I was told I was the preferred candidate was profound as I knew I had then gained the foothold I needed for my career. Owing much to my time volunteering at the Central Library, I am now working in a job I love.
Volunteer Opportunities
Our current volunteering opportunities in libraries are listed below. You can also search the Nottingham Together Volunteering portal for other opportunities across Nottingham City Council.
- Duke Of Edinburgh (DofE) – Our libraries are great places to offer young people the opportunity to complete sections of the Duke of Edinburgh (DoE) Award.
Five reasons to volunteer with Nottingham City Libraries
- Get involved and make a difference to your local community
- Improve your health & wellbeing, research shows volunteering can improve your mental and physical health, helping to give a sense of purpose by increasing confidence and giving a sense of achievement
- Meet new people, make new friends by learning something new, sharing time, and knowledge to support our activities that connect others
- Improve your job prospects, develop new skills, share your own knowledge and experience with us, take on a fresh challenge which will enhance your CV and perhaps open new doors
- Have FUN! Libraries are relaxed, friendly and inclusive spaces and we offer a wide range of events and activities for all ages and backgrounds
What can I expect?
- A quick and easy application process
- Access to the Nottingham Together Volunteering portal to manage your own account.
- A quality induction
- Relevant training
- Ongoing support from a named person
- Opportunities to meet with fellow volunteers
- An Annual celebration event
- Your opinions and ideas are valued through feedback and consultation.
Make a difference
Volunteering REALLY helps our local communities across the City – so come and join us!
Contact us
You can email us with your interest in becoming a volunteer to library.volunteer@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
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