Opportunity

You will:

• assist customers with local and family history enquiries using library resources in both physical and electronic formats;

• help with enquiries which arrive by email or post;

• carry out simple cataloguing, listing and organising of collections;

• give support to a range of events and exhibitions.

What skills do I need?

You will have:

• a passionate interest in local and family history

• good communication skills

• the ability to use IT

• the ability to work as a team

• the ability to carry archives and resources short distances

• an appreciation of the care needed when handling fragile and rare resources

• attention to detail

Posted for
Shropshire Libraries

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Interests

  • Arts, Heritage and Entertainment
  • History

Activities

  • Advice and Information

Details

  • Certificate of public and employers liability that covers young people in all their activities with you
    Available on request
  • Child protection policy
    Available on request
  • Complaints Policy and procedures
    Available on request
  • Confidentiality Policy
    Available on request
  • DBS Policy for staff and volunteers
    Available on request
  • Diversity Policy
    Available on request
  • Equal Opportunities Policy
    Available on request
  • Ex-offenders Policy
    Available on request
  • Expenses Policy
    Available on request
  • Health and Safety Policy
    Available on request
  • Regular Risk assessments of the work environment
    Available on request
  • Safeguarding
    Available on request
  • Volunteer Task/Role description
    Available on request
  • Volunteering Policy & Agreements
    Available on request
  • Vulnerable Adults Policy
    Available on request

When can I volunteer?

Start Date: 01/03/2025

End Date: 01/03/2026

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Afternoon No Yes No Yes No No No
Evening No No No No No No No

Availability Details

to be confirmed

Location

Wem Library
High Street
Wem
Shropshire
SY4 5AA

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