Volunteer With Libraries

What is a Friendship Fridays Volunteer?

As a Friendship Fridays volunteer, you will help organise and lead the Library’s weekly drop-in sessions. Friendship Fridays is a relaxed, friendly social group for adults where members can play a board game, do a puzzle, or a wordsearch over a friendly cuppa.

What will I be doing?

• Welcoming anyone who wishes to join in the session
• Facilitating conversations between group members
• Recording information such as attendance numbers and handing out any leaflets or surveys as required
• Tidying up the space

Is it for me?

This role will suit you if:

• You are enthusiastic and friendly and can communicate well
• You are adaptable to change
• You can work with staff to plan and organise resources

• You are passionate and enthusiastic about libraries and understand the benefits to the community
• You will adhere to all Bath and North East Somerset Council’s policies and procedures, including the Safeguarding and Equalities policies

Why should I volunteer with you?

If you enjoy, or want experience in, running friendship sessions, this is a great opportunity to gain skills whilst helping people in your local community to meet new people, build confidence, and have fun. We offer full training for the role and regular meet-ups with managers, as well as opportunities for personal development with B&NES Council's 'LearningZone'. As a service we recognise the importance of volunteers in helping us to deliver a full programme of events so we reimburse travel costs and our friendly staff offer support, guidance and a warm welcome.