Find out about how to volunteer at our libraries and with our partners.
About volunteering
Volunteering with the library:
- can be short or long term
- can be at the library or with one of our partners
- includes a wide range of tasks
Most opportunities are for people over 16 years old. If you're between 14 and 24 years old, you can volunteer to support the Summer Reading Challenge.
Volunteering at the library
Friends groups
You can set up or join a Friends Group. Friends Groups are independent groups who work with Bristol Libraries to help create a library service that works for the whole community.
Events
Throughout the year we hold events with authors, poets and speakers at various libraries across Bristol. Volunteers help set up the spaces and welcome guests.
How to volunteer at the library
If you're interested in one of our volunteering roles, or if you want to receive information on new volunteering opportunities, fill in our online form.
We'll be in touch within two weeks of getting your form.
We'll give you training and answer your questions before you start.
Volunteering with our partners
Royal Voluntary Service (RVS) Home Library Service Volunteer
The RVS Bristol Home Library Service provides an at home library service to people who can't leave their home.
Volunteers choose books, large print, DVDs, CDs and audio tapes to bring to older people in their home on a regular basis.
We'll give you training and pay your expenses.
To be an RVS volunteer, you must:
- be over 18 years old
- be checked by the Disclosure and Barring Service
- carry identification
If you're interested in volunteering email bhlsvisits@royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk or call 07714 898 558.
Find out more on the RVS website.
Read Easy UK volunteer
Read Easy UK helps adults learn to read with free, confidential, one-to-one coaching.
You'll be trained to work with ‘new readers' in Bristol libraries.
If you're interested in volunteering contact Rica Newbery via bristolrecruiter@readeasy.org.uk
Find out more on the Read Easy website.