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In-person · Saxmundham, Gainsborough, Lowestoft & more
Years 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 • 12+ (Reading Quest); other roles vary (16+, 18+)
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Volunteer in community libraries across Suffolk, supporting children’s Reading Quest or Lego sessions, older adults through support groups or home deliveries, and everyday library life - from digital help to shelving.

Suffolk Community Libraries recruit volunteers across numerous community roles at many library branches across Suffolk. Roles include supporting summer literacy activities (Reading Quest), facilitating children’s Lego sessions, running dementia and Parkinson’s support groups, café volunteering, a home delivery library service, Friends group trusteeship, garden maintenance, digital support (Get Connected), and general library duties such as shelving and customer support.

Activities range from delivering structured sessions with children and families to supporting older adults, assisting with events, and helping with day-to-day running of library spaces. Commitments and requirements vary by role: some roles specify minimum ages (e.

g. , Reading Quest 12+, Café volunteer 16+, many outreach/support roles 18+), minimum time commitments (Reading Quest: 3-4 hours/week for ~6 weeks; Café volunteer: minimum 6 months), and role-specific checks or skills (DBS and training for Get Connected; car access for Home Library Service).

Most roles are unpaid; travel expenses are paid for some posts. To apply, use the online Volgistics application form linked on the page; for further information some roles list contact details (e. g.

, Lowestoft Library: lowestoft. library@suffolk. gov.

uk, 01502 442810).

Charity, Social Impact & Non-Profits
1

Compassionate Café volunteer – every other Friday morning during term time

2

Parkinson's Book Group volunteer – last Wednesday of the month, 13:00–14:00

3

Time Out volunteer – every Tuesday afternoon

4

Tonic: Singing for Health volunteer – Wednesdays, 10:00–12:00

Duration: Varies by role. Example: Reading Quest - up to 3-4 hours per week for a minimum of 6 weeks over the summer holidays. Café volunteer - minimum 6 months. Other roles are ongoing/regular sessions as described per role.

Location

In-person · Multiple Suffolk library branches (examples include Saxmundham Library, Gainsborough Community Library, Lowestoft Library, Ipswich County Library, Wickham Market Library, Bungay Community Library, Framlingham Library, Sudbury Library, Bury St Edmunds Library, Haverhill Library, Newmarket Library, Woodbridge Library), Saxmundham, Gainsborough, Lowestoft, Ipswich, Wickham Market, Bungay, Framlingham, Sudbury, Bury St Edmunds, Haverhill, Newmarket, Woodbridge, Kesgrave, Leiston, Capel St Mary, Oulton Broad, Great Cornard, Lavenham, Lakenheath
  • Reading Quest: 12 years of age and over (parental consent required for ages 12-18).
  • Café volunteer: 16+ and minimum 6 month commitment.
  • 5-a-side CHESS volunteer: 18+.
  • Get Connected volunteer: confident with digital technology; role requires a DBS check and safeguarding and GDPR training (provided).
  • Home Library Service volunteer: access to a car (travel expenses are paid).
  • Home Education volunteer: able-bodied enough to use stairs and lift/carry items.
  • Dementia Group volunteer: beneficial (but not essential) to have existing understanding of dementia.
Pay & Benefits

Travel expenses are paid for Home Library Service volunteers. DBS, safeguarding and GDPR training provided for Get Connected volunteers. General volunteer roles are unpaid.

Checked 18 October 2026

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