Preston - Libraries

Overview

Across Lancashire there are 37 Lancashire County Council run libraries and 6 Independent community libraries that cater for the needs of their local communities and help reduce social isolation by running regular events and acting as the venue for many other local groups' activities.  Because the library service works so well to provide what is needed locally they act as the main hub of their community and by having rooms that can be booked by other agencies there are continual new schemes and projects starting up and taking place. This means the need for volunteers to help assist the service is vital.

As a Culture Hack we are offering you:

• An opportunity to share your skills and interests with others

• An introduction programme and a designated member of staff as a contact for assistance and feedback

• Training and Support

• An opportunity you can include in your portfolio / CV

Tasks

• Helping children to read/choose books
• Planning and promoting library offers and events
• Assisting and running a variety of activities
• Other activities: in agreement with staff at the library
• Log volunteering hours where applicable via an on-line computer system

Qualities

• Be a good communicator

• Have patience and understanding

• Be friendly and approachable

• Be reliable and committed

Please speak to a member of staff at the library before applying