Yarra Plenty Regional Library is generously supported by the efforts of over 170 enthusiastic volunteers. We value the diversity, skills and experiences that volunteers bring, and rely on the valuable support of volunteers throughout Banyule, Nillumbik and Whittlesea to add to the vibrancy and spirit of services we provide our communities. Volunteering is a great way to develop skills, meet new people, and be involved in your local community.
Guidelines for Volunteering with Yarra Plenty Regional Library:
- In most cases you must be at least 18 years of age to volunteer with us;
- We strongly encourage that you commit to at least 6 months volunteering with us, outside of unusual circumstances;
- Volunteers are appointed through recruitment and selection processes which include relevant security and screening checks;
- It is important that you understand and acknowledge that volunteering for YPRL is not a path to employment;
- You must be committed to our organisational values and genuinely want to extend and enhance our library services.
Current Opportunities
Do you want to be part of an innovative, progressive and effective library service?
Please note: All volunteers at YPRL are required to undergo our recruitment and selection process which includes relevant security and screening checks and be at least 18 years of age.
Next Chapter Book Club Volunteer:
Watsonia Library
Yarra Plenty Regional Library is seeking volunteers to become facilitators with our Next Chapter Book Club (NCBC) at Watsonia library.
With the support of the NCBC Coordinator and 1-2 other volunteers, you will guide activities in weekly, community-based book clubs for adolescents and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
This group is run on a weekly basis from 1.00 pm - 2.15 pm and its primary focus is to promote social connectedness and community inclusion for book club members. This role plays an important part in the extension and enhancement of library services for our patrons and community.
You are someone who genuinely enjoys sharing a love of stories and has a passion for storytelling. You will be comfortable leading small groups.
You will possess a confident and friendly nature, good communication skills, appreciation of our diverse communities and the ability to work and relate with people of all ages and backgrounds.
In addition, you will use activities and strategies provided through training to promote social connections and community inclusion among book club members.
So, if you’re someone who would like to build connections in the community, gain skills and have the satisfaction that you are making a difference and contributing to the wider community please apply now!
Please apply via the form below.
Homework Help Volunteers:
Whittlesea Library
Required for 1.5 hours each Wednesday during the school term.
Yarra Plenty Regional Library is seeking friendly, enthusiastic and reliable volunteers to become homework help tutors.
We will be offering two homework sessions: one for primary-aged children from 4.00 pm until 5.30 pm, and then another session for secondary students from 7.00 pm until 8.30 pm.
You are someone who has a confident and friendly nature, good communication skills and a genuine interest and desire to assist young people with their education.
You will possess experience working with children, and teaching children, and can commit to volunteering on a weekly basis.
Please note: All volunteers at YPRL are required to undergo our recruitment and selection process which includes relevant security and screening checks and be at least 18 years of age.
So, if you’re someone who would like to build connections in the community, gain skills and have the satisfaction that you are making a difference and contributing to the wider community please apply now!
Please apply via the form below.
Volunteer Chess Coach:
Diamond Valley, Ivanhoe, Lalor, Rosanna, Thomastown, Watsonia and Whittlesea Library
Yarra Plenty Regional Library is seeking friendly, enthusiastic and patient volunteers to join us as coaches for our Chess Club.
The Chess club will run after school hours and will provide coaching including how to play, technique and strategy for school-aged children.
You are someone who has a good understanding of the rules of chess and can relate to children in a positive way.
You will possess a confident and friendly nature, good communication skills, appreciation of our diverse communities and the ability to work and relate with people of all ages and backgrounds, especially children.
So, if you’re someone who would like to build connections in the community, gain skills and have the satisfaction that you are making a difference and contributing to the wider community please apply now!
Please note: All volunteers at YPRL are required to undergo our recruitment and selection process which includes relevant security and screening checks and be at least 18 years of age.
Please apply via the form below.
Pop Up Hub Library Volunteers:
Donnybrook Pop Up Hub/Galada Community Centre
Yarra Plenty Regional Library is seeking four friendly volunteers to join our pop-up hubs at Donnybrook and Galada Community Centre. Our pop-up hubs provide library members with the opportunity to return library items, collect holds, and browse and borrow from our curated collection of books and resources.
You will be happy to assist patrons with checking-out materials using the SCO machine or YPRL app and assist with monthly storytimes and promote the Pop-up hub, our library resources, and the services available to the surrounding community. In addition you willbe comfortable working on your own (full training will be provided).
You will possess a confident and friendly nature, good communication skills, appreciation of our diverse communities and the ability to work and relate with people of all ages and backgrounds.
So, if you’re someone who would like to build connections in the community, gain skills and have the satisfaction that you are making a difference and contributing to the wider community please apply now!
Please note: All volunteers at YPRL are required to undergo our recruitment and selection process which includes relevant security and screening checks and be at least 18 years of age.
For further details, please take a look at the Activity Information for this role.
Please apply via the form below.
Applying
So, if you’re someone who would like to build connections in the community, gain skills and have the satisfaction that you are making a difference and contributing to the wider community please apply now!
Please note: All volunteers at YPRL are required to undergo our recruitment and selection process which includes relevant security and screening checks and be at least 18 years of age.
To register your interest in volunteering at YPRL, please complete our Expression of Interest Form below, noting your preferred locations and either email it to volunteers@yprl.vic.gov.au or post it to:
Attention: Volunteers Coordinator
Yarra Plenty Regional Library
Bag 65 Bundoora
Vic 3083
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