We are grateful to volunteers who support Nottingham City Libraries.
Volunteering increases skills and experience, it makes a difference in local communities across the City.
- a quality induction
- relevant training
- ongoing support from a named person
- opportunities to meet with fellow volunteers
- annual celebration event
- we value our volunteers’ opinions and ideas through feedback and consultation
Find the role for you below and complete the online application form.
You should expect to hear if you will be invited to attend an informal interview and / or a trial in the role within five working days.
We require two satisfactory references for each volunteer and some roles are subject to clearance of a Data and Barring Service (DBS) check, previously known as CRB.
“I enjoy the chance to meet a range of interesting people and the challenge to make their experience interesting, helpful and enjoyable”
“There is so much to be gained from volunteering, and after many years of retirement it is great to be valued again, to learn new skills, meet new people of different generations, share experiences and expertise and feel that one is being physically and mentally challenged”
“I like feeling like I'm making a difference. Over several years, you build up a relationship with the community and it is also a nice break from my everyday life”
“I really enjoy being involved in the activities which have been interesting and varied, and it is very rewarding to see the children and parents' enjoyment. I also enjoy feeling part of the process to promote and encourage people to use libraries, having a sociable and rewarding role working alongside such lovely and supportive library staff, and feeling valued.”
Current opportunities
Listed below are the roles we can offer, sign up to our newsletter for monthly alerts about new opportunities as they come up and general library news.
Role: English Conversation Group Facilitator |
Support and encourage people from different cultures to improve their spoken English skills and to help them integrate with the City through stimulating and varied conversation |
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What are we looking for:
Mondays 12.45pm to 2.45pm at the Dales Centre Library Wednesdays 12.45pm to 3pm at St Ann's Valley Library Thursdays 2.15pm to 4.30pm at Nottingham Central Library |
Role: Events and Activities Volunteer |
A flexible role offering opportunity to get involved in a wide range of activities such as crafts, festivals, literacy events, book sales, theatre shows and much more across all Nottingham City Libraries. |
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What are we looking for:
You can find out more information about some of our activities and events here. |
Role: Home Library Service Volunteer |
Enable people to enjoy books, film, or music once they are unable to visit their local library for reasons such as disability, mobility, illness, or caring responsibilities |
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Information about the Home Library Service is featured on our Accessible Library page. |
Role: Homework Help Volunteer |
Contribute to improving a young person’s education with after school activities using library resources (books, computers, games, other materials) in our safe, welcoming spaces |
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Role: Language Café Volunteer |
Support and encourage Nottingham’s diverse communities to learn and develop new languages, share knowledge, and meet new people in a relaxed, inclusive environment. |
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Role: Library Friend |
Help combat loneliness and social isolation by hosting regular library activity sessions at one of our new Games Cafés. |
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What are we looking for:
Mondays at Basford Library, Clifton Library or Sherwood Library. Thursdays at Aspley Library or Meadows Library. |
Other new activity sessions are coming soon, sign up to our monthly library newsletter to get alerts straight to your email inbox.
Duke of Edinburgh award placements
Libraries are keen to support young people working towards their Bronze and Silver awards.
We can accommodate one young person per library at a time so cannot always guarantee a placement. To apply please download and complete the Duke of Edinburgh Application Form.
or get in touch via email for more information: library.volunteer@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
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