Volunteer Library Assistant

Julia's House; Poole; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established charity is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to assist in their friendly shop in Creekmoor, Poole. This role is ideal for those who have a passion for reading and want to contribute positively to the community. Volunteers will engage with customers, help organize the shop floor, and gain valuable experience while making a difference in the lives of local children and families. With flexible shifts available throughout the week, this is a great opportunity to learn new skills, meet new people, and enhance your wellbeing while supporting a worthy cause.

Benefits

Learn new skills - full training provided

Great experience for your CV

Improved wellbeing and confidence

Meet new people in the community

Have fun

Support your local community

Qualifications

• Perfect for someone who loves reading and has knowledge of current authors.
• Friendly, approachable, and able to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Tidying and topping up on the shop floor.
• Supporting the Library section of the charity shop.

Skills

Knowledge of current authors

Friendly and approachable

Polite and welcoming

Ability to work in a team

Job description

Various shifts available throughout the week

Creekmoor charity shop (BH17 7XP) Salary: This is a voluntary role with no salary. Hours: Various shifts available throughout the week. Closing Date: Ongoing

Do you have an interest in books with a few hours to spare each week? If so, then this role is for you.

Julia’s House, the Dorset and Wiltshire Children’s Hospice charity, is seeking volunteers to help out in the Library section of its friendly shop in Creekmoor, Poole.

Duties:

• Tidying and topping up on the shop floor.

Skills and Experience:

• This would be perfect for someone who loves reading and has knowledge of current authors.
• Friendly and approachable.
• Polite and welcoming.
• Ability to work in a team.

Benefits of volunteering:

• Learn new skills - full training is provided.
• Great experience for your CV.
• Improved wellbeing and confidence.
• Meet new people in the community.
• Have fun.
• Support your local community and make a difference to the children and families we care for locally.

Julia’s House is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce, aiming for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society. We have identified an under-representation of individuals of Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds, so we especially welcome BAME applicants for our vacant positions, as well as male applicants for any of our vacant positions, especially for care and nursing roles.