We have a dedicated team of volunteers who look after all aspects of running Stannington Library. This ranges from trustees and committee members who manage the back office to the frontline volunteers who work at the desk with customers, processing book loans and reservations, and keeping our shelves neatly stacked.
We are looking for new volunteers to fill all kinds of roles:
Library Extension Project
We are hoping to extend Stannington Library and we need help with getting this project started and completed. Do you feel that you can help with this project?
Developing and Managing Events
We are always looking for new and varied ways to take the library out into the community. Could you help with new ideas and practical support with events?
Fundraising
We rely heavily on raising money to keep Stannington Library open so would welcome new ideas and practical support with fund-raising.
Publicity
We employ a few methods to publicise library events. This ranges from putting up posters on noticeboards around the village to posting on Facebook. Could you help with new ideas or support with existing publicity methods?
IT and systems support
This could be help with our KOHA library system, help with our website or help with developing computing lessons for our library users on our Public Computers.
Front desk and people contact
The front desk is the main role for most volunteers. You will be dealing with our library users directly. This includes many jobs, for example: checking books in and out using the Sheffield Libraries system and our KOHA library system; keeping shelves tidy; helping with preparing new books to be added to our Yellow Sticker collection; checking on the condition of books; being able to shelve books using the Dewey filing system.
Library Administration and Finance
This includes all the background work that keeps the library running successfully, for example: purchasing supplies and new books, managing the legalities, controlling and managing our finances.
Cleaning and caring for the building
This includes managing the regular maintenance and cleaning of the building inside and outside. All staff are asked to help with any small cleaning tasks during quiet times.
To find out more about these roles, please call in, phone (0114 234 8732) or email us on [email protected] to arrange a meeting with our Volunteer Coordinator.
Alternatively you can download our STAND Volunteer Application Form - click here - which can be completed and delivered to the library, or emailed to [email protected] .
However you contact us, our volunteer coordinator will get in touch with you to arrange a formal meeting.
We like to support our younger members of the library with the opportunity to volunteer as part of their educational experience. Sadly, we are not able to help with work experience, as we are not open every day and we are a volunteer organisation, but can help with Duke of Edinburgh or similar educational awards. Please email [email protected] , phone (0114 234 8732) or call in to leave your contact details and we will arrange a meeting.