Gargrave & Malhamdale
Community Library
How You Can Help
How You Can Help
Volunteering at GMCL
100 Club Application Form
We are always looking for new volunteers to ease the load and to ensure that the Library can continue to operate. Volunteers usually work a 3 hour shift with two volunteers per shift with most Volunteers doing about one shift a month. Others will not do a shift for a couple of months others two shifts a month. How many shifts and when you do a shift is entirely up to you. We operate a web-based booking system so, at any time of the day, you can see which slots are available and, if any are convenient, enter your name.
As a new Volunteer you will always be on duty with an experienced Volunteer. Being a Volunteer is a great way to meet people.
If you would like to help keep the Library running and are able to spare 3 hours a month, or whatever you can manage, to help behind the counter, please have a chat with one of our current Volunteers or speak to our Volunteer Coordinator, Patsy Simpson (01756 749489, email: admin@gargravelibrary.co.uk), for more information.
Key Tasks
Volunteers will undertake general library routines and procedures, including:
- meeting and greeting library customers;
- helping people join the library;
- assisting library users with self-service;
- helping customers find the resources they want;
- helping customers with computers;
- assisting with library events;
- helping to maintain the book stock and library displays;
- re-shelving books and keeping the library safe and tidy;
- checking shelves for requested items to move to other libraries; and
- helping to promote the library service in the community.
The library team offer ongoing training and support for volunteers. You can also access free online training to help you develop your skills further. You can find support on hand from your fellow volunteers.
Skills and Experience
We do not require volunteers to have special skills or experience, but the role would suit someone who has the following qualities:-
- good communication and interpersonal skills;
- punctual and reliable;
- a willingness and ability to cope with a small amount of paperwork;
- an interest in reading or listening to books; and
- supportive of the library in its commitment to making the service accessible and welcoming.
100 Club
Members of the club are entered into a monthly draw (drawn on the last Sunday of the month - in December,
last Saturday before Christmas). When the draw is made a percentage of the profit is given as the prize, and the remainder goes to the library. Membership is open to all individuals over the age of 18. The cost of membership is £2.50 per month, payable by standing order. There will be 3 prizes:-
1st prize - £50
2nd prize - £20
3rd prize - £10
All prizes in the Christmas draw in December each year will be doubled.
Please click on the link at the bottom of this page to download an application form. Please return the first page of the form to the library and the 2nd page to your bank.