The following volunteering opportunities are currently available in North Yorkshire libraries:

• Volunteering to help with general library duties
• Volunteering to help deliver the home library service

Volunteering to help with general library duties

Volunteers are needed to help with a variety of duties in North Yorkshire libraries.

Volunteers of all ages can gain valuable work experience and learn new skills, with young people in particular benefiting from the opportunity to add volunteering to their CV. For people who feel lonely or isolated, volunteering is also a great way to build their confidence and make new friends.

"When I started I was so nervous. I thought I'd maybe last one or two weeks at most, but I became addicted and just love helping at the library. It has changed my life and made me a much better person. I hope I can volunteer for many years to come."
Volunteer Linda Clark, Harrogate library

Examples of volunteer roles are available to download below. You can also read about the experiences of other volunteers.

Applying to become a library volunteer

To apply for a volunteer role please complete the  volunteer application form [114kb] [word] and return this to:

Library volunteers,
21 Grammar School Lane,
Northallerton
DL6 1DF

Or alternatively take it to your local library.

Volunteering to help deliver the home library service

Volunteers are needed to help deliver the home library and information service across North Yorkshire.

Volunteers need to be available to deliver the books on a set weekday, during the day and it usually takes about two hours. We are often looking for volunteers to help organise the delivery rotas too and would like to hear from you if you think you could help.

"The volunteers have brought great pleasure, companionship and excellent stories to my life"
Mrs W, High Bentham

Applying to become a home library service volunteer

See the volunteering for the home library service page for more information. You can also contact the service for more information and for details about where volunteers are currently needed.

Library volunteers - role profiles There are various types of voluntary work available and there should be something to suit all interests and experience. Role descriptions can be viewed below for further information, although these are not a complete description of the sort of roles and the type of work volunteers can get involved in. Children's activities volunteer role profile [32kb] [pdf] A brief overview of the children's activities volunteer role, along with examples of the daily tasks and the skills and experience required for the role. Home library and information service volunteer role profile [41kb] [pdf] A brief overview of the home library and information service volunteer role, along with examples of the daily tasks and the skills and experience required for the role. IT support volunteer role profile [33kb] [pdf] A brief overview of the IT support volunteer role, along with examples of the daily tasks and the skills and experience required for the role. Local studies volunteer role profile [34kb] [pdf] A brief overview of the local studies volunteer role, along with examples of the daily tasks and the skills and experience required for the role. Selection and return volunteer role profile [34kb] [pdf] A brief overview of the selection and return volunteer role, along with examples of the daily tasks and the skills and experience required for the role. Volunteer reading group host role profile [32kb] [pdf] A brief overview of the volunteer reading group host role, along with examples of the daily tasks and the skills and experience required for the role. Useful downloads Volunteer application form [114kb] [word] To apply for a volunteer role with the North Yorkshire library service, please complete this application form. Volunteer stories [27kb] [pdf] Read about the experiences of other volunteers in the North Yorkshire library service.     Related Pages Libraries Libraries - home library service Libraries - news and events Volunteering - information and advice Contacts Library volunteers libraries@northyorks.gov.uk Tel: 01609 533800 Fax: 01609 780793 Full details for Library volunteers