Volunteers are involved in our service in many ways and play an important role in increasing visitors’ enjoyment and understanding of our collections. We can provide an interesting experience for those with a few hours to spare each week.If you are over 16 and are interested in volunteering for us, have a look at our current opportunities below.
Volunteer with Us
Books on Wheels Delivery Volunteer
We’re seeking volunteers to deliver books to people’s homes through our Books on Wheels service. Your help will ensure residents of Perth and Kinross can continue to enjoy reading and benefit from the library service.
Duties will include working in pairs, delivering a pre-selected bag of reading material to library borrowers who are unable to visit their local library. Providing a health and welfare check on elderly and frail residents of the community.
Volunteers will contribute to a programme of Books on Wheels rotas, which are delivered within various geographical areas of Aberfeldy or Pitlochry.
Delivery routes vary between approximately 1 and 2 hours per route.
Applicants will be required to hold a Protecting Vulnerable Groups certificate, which will be paid for by Culture Perth and Kinross.
Successful candidates will be based at either Breadalbane Community Library, Aberfeldy or Pitlochry Library.
If you would like to apply for this opportunity or would like further details, please email [email protected]
Digital Champion Volunteer
We are seeking a Digital Champion volunteer to support residents of Perth and Kinross in accessing and using digital channels.
Duties will include:
- Meet and greet residents on a one-to-one basis
- Put them at ease and listen to their digital issues
- Support customer with their devices and enquiries
- Research issues, if complex
It would be best if you had the time and commitment to offer approximately 2 hours per week to cover four 30-minute sessions, which will be bookable in advance.
Applicants should have:
- An interest in digital communications
- Knowledge and experience of using phones, laptops, iPads, Kindles, etc.
Applicants will be required to hold a Protecting Vulnerable Groups certificate, which will be paid for by Culture Perth and Kinross.
Successful candidates will be based at Alyth Library, Auchterarder Library, Blairgowrie Library, Comrie Library and Scone Library.
If you would like to apply for this opportunity at Alyth Library, please email [email protected]
If you would like to apply for this opportunity at Auchterarder Library, please email [email protected].
If you would like to apply for this opportunity at Blairgowrie Library, please email [email protected]
If you would like to apply for this opportunity at Comrie Library, please email [email protected].
If you would like to apply for this opportunity at Scone Library, please email [email protected].