Why volunteer with us
Help strengthen your local community and gain valuable skills by getting involved with one of our many volunteering opportunities.
Volunteering for Suffolk Libraries is very rewarding and social experience.
Our volunteers play a vital part in supporting the library service and the services and activities we provide to local people. They do not replace paid staff, but work alongside them in a wide range of roles.
What do volunteers do at Suffolk Libraries
There are many volunteering opportunities to get involved with, including:
Helping to reduce social isolation through our Phone a Friend service
Supporting children's literacy by helping run the Summer Reading Challenge every year
Getting involved with our libraries' community or their 'Friends' groups by helping to run fundraising events and community outreach projects
Supporting many of our events and activities
Deliver books to elderly or disabled people in their homes through our Home Library Service
Benefits of volunteering with Suffolk Libraries
Research shows that when you give your time to others, there are benefits for you as well.
You'll meet dynamic, friendly people, make new friends and help inspire and support others
Choose from a diverse range of opportunities and activities
Learn new skills and get great experience for your CV
Help strengthen your local community
Interested in getting involved? Take a look at our latest volunteer roles.
Watch our featured video on how our volunteers make a difference.