Job and Volunteering Applications
Please note, working or volunteering at the library, café or for other opportunities might include a whole range of responsibilities.
The Library
Working in the library might include the following:
- Greeting customers at the front desk and answering queries about library services and activities
- Joining new members
- Issuing, returning and renewing books for customers
- Assisting customers with using IT equipment, making photocopies etc
- Re-shelving returned books and keeping the library tidy
The Café
Working in the café might include the following:
- Making hot drinks and serving drinks and snacks to customers (this includes learning how to use the coffee machine)
- Taking payments and operating the till
- Clearing away after customers and keeping the café area clean
- Helping to set up the café area before opening and helping to clean up after closing
- Following health and hygiene guidelines in accordance with the training provided
Other opportunities
Other opportunities for volunteering include:
- Clubs and activities for adults, e.g. Scrabble club, coffee morning, stitch and sew
- Clubs and activities for children, e.g. singing songs and telling stories, Lego club, craft activities
- IT help, assisting people who need help to use our IT facilities for example to set up an email account or download information or forms
- Summer Reading Challenge