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 Scone Library, Alyth Library and Blairgowrie Library.
If you would like to apply for this opportunity at Scone Library please email [email protected].
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 Blairgowrie Library please email [email protected]
Maker Space Volunteers
We are seeking volunteers to support staff in operating and promoting our Maker Spaces in Blairgowrie, Breadalbane, Loch Leven and Strathearn Libraries.
Duties will include assisting members of the public using Digital Maker Spaces at drop-in sessions, assisting with the delivery of various workshops to all age groups and assisting the Library Development Officer with promoting Digital Maker Spaces at external events.
Volunteers must be comfortable with operating a variety of computers and digital devices, have an interest in creative technologies, such as 3D printing, and have the willingness to learn. Good communication skills and experience in interacting with people in different contexts are essential, as is the ability to answer questions and carry out troubleshooting.
Training will be given, including an introduction to Maker Space technology.
It would be best if you had the time and commitment to offer approximately 2 hours per week for drop-in sessions and approximately 6 hours monthly for workshops.
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 AK Bell Library, Perth, but could work at any of our venues.
If you would like to apply for this opportunity, please email [email protected]