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Organisational and Administration Support

For The Gibson Library Society

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Are you passionate about books, local history, or libraries? The Gibson Library Society is looking for dedicated volunteers to support the smooth running of our activities and help us preserve and promote our unique library collection in Saffron Walden.

We are currently seeking volunteers for a variety of roles, including:

  • Supervising volunteers
  • Booking monthly guest speakers for meetings (speakers chosen by the Library Committee)
  • Helping to organise annual outings to libraries, conservation studios, bookbinders, and other places of interest (destinations chosen by the committee)
  • Handling administrative tasks, such as phone calls, writing letters/emails, and confirming arrangements

What skills do I need?

Administration, computer skills.

Volunteers with a good knowledge of Saffron Walden and the wider Uttlesford area 

Interests

  • Arts, Heritage and Entertainment

Activities

  • Administration and Office
  • General Helping
  • Local Events
  • Supporting Charities

Details

  • Accessibility
    Access to the 1st floor Saffron Walden Town Library Reading Room is accessible (lift, level access). There are 3 steps with handrail up to the adjacent book store. There is a flight of stairs down to a further book store in the cellar. Parking (pay-and-display, some free - including disabled parking close to the library building) is available in the centre of Saffron Walden.
  • Data Protection policy
  • DBS check required
  • Equal opportunities policy
  • Expenses reimbursed
  • Health and Safety Policy
  • Ongoing support
  • Suitable for under 18s
  • Training provided
  • Volunteer induction
  • Volunteer policy
  • Volunteers covered by insurance
  • Written role description

When can I volunteer?

Start Date: 23/09/2025

End Date: 23/09/2026

Slot Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Morning Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No
Afternoon Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No
Evening No No No No No No No

Location

This opportunity is available in: Uttlesford

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