Weather disruption
Winter weather is causing disruption to services in some parts of the county. Find out what services may be affected in your area.
We support a well established volunteering programme for young people aged 14 to 25 in all libraries.
You can choose how long and how many hours you want to volunteer. You will need to do 10 hours or more throughout your role to be accredited for the Dorset Award.
We offer support if you are already working towards an award.
Volunteer with Dorset Library Service
Apply to be a volunteer with Dorset Library Service
Activity and events volunteer
Activity and events volunteer role includes:
- helping children to complete the Arts Award
- preparing materials
- assisting children and families at craft and story sessions
- opportunities to assist the Service Development Team with creating, marketing, promoting and hosting of events
Other volunteering opportunities for young people
Find out about other volunteering opportunities.
Summer Reading Challenge Champion
The Summer Reading Challenge Volunteer role includes:
- promoting and joining up children in the Summer Reading Challenge
- talking to children (mainly aged 4 to 11 years) about their books
- handing out their rewards and incentives
- encouraging them to share their enthusiasm for reading
- helping with displays and activities in the library
The application window for this role has now closed.