Bringing books and connection to our community
Do you love a good book and a good chat? The Home Library Service is a lifeline for residents who can’t easily leave their homes due to age, illness or disability. This special volunteer role combines a love of reading with the joy of making someone’s day.
As a volunteer, you’ll help select library items based on each borrower’s interests and then deliver them to their home with a friendly visit. It’s more than just dropping off books, it’s about offering companionship, conversation and connection.
Our volunteers often form meaningful bonds with the people they visit, and the impact goes well beyond reading. For many borrowers, it’s something they look forward to each week or fortnight.
If you are reliable, enjoy spending time with others and want to make a quiet but powerful difference in someone’s life – this could be the perfect role for you.
Our Home Library Service volunteers offer a free, friendly, and personalised service to eligible residents of the Mornington Peninsula. As a Shire Volunteer you will be required to complete mandatory checks including Police Check and Working with Children check. You will be provided with training and support. You are then connected to a borrower with similar interest and supported in establishing an on-going connection. This connection reduces social isolation and loneliness, fosters friendships, and provides a positive relationship for both borrower and volunteer.
Home Library Service Borrower testimonial: “I’m so grateful for the Home Library Service that’s offered by the Mornington Peninsula Shire. It must be at least 5 years that I have had the same wonderful Home Library Service volunteer coming to my home every week. Who would have thought that through this amazing Service not only has a wonderful service developed but I have been guided in many different directions with my scope of reading material. I would recommend the Home Library Service to others in the community”.
How to apply?
Register your interest by clicking on the 'Fill in an application button'.
