Volunteer with us
Make a difference in your community
Volunteering with Suffolk Community Libraries is a meaningful way to support your local community while gaining valuable skills and experience.
Our volunteers are essential to the success of our services and activities. They work alongside paid staff, not in place of them, helping to enhance what we offer to local people.
Ways You Can Get Involved
We offer a wide variety of volunteer roles, including:
- Helping to combat social isolation through our Explore Together service
- Supporting children’s literacy by assisting with Reading Quest
- Joining library Member Groups or helping run community events and fundraisers
- Assisting with library events and activities
- Delivering books to people who are elderly or disabled through our Home Library Service
Why volunteer?
Volunteering doesn’t just help others—it benefits you too.
- Meet friendly, like-minded people and build new friendships
- Get involved in a wide range of fun and rewarding activities
- Learn new skills and gain experience that looks great on your CV
- Play a part in strengthening and enriching your local community
- Ready to get started?
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