Become a Volunteer at Winchester Discovery Centre

Why Volunteer?

There are many different reasons why people volunteer

• To give something back
• To meet new people
• Develop new skills
• Enhance their CV
• Help out in the community
• Having fun.

No previous experience is necessary, full training and support is given.

All successful applicants will be CRB checked.

How much time do you have to give?

Anything from a minimum of two hours a week, to as much as you can commit to regularly

Areas to volunteer

• Children’s Events
• ICT Support
• General Volunteer e.g., Admin, Retail etc
• Events
• Gallery

Become a Volunteer

• Volunteer application form 21kb pdf

Volunteer this Summer at Winchester Discovery Centre

The Summer Reading Challenge is a national scheme run in libraries during the summer holidays. The challenge is simple, to read six or more library books over the summer.

Our volunteers will help in promoting and delivering the Summer Reading Challenge.

Encouraging children to join the Summer Reading Challenge Registering children for the Summer Reading ChallengeExplaining to children and their parents / carers how to take partEncouraging children to discuss what they have been readingTo give out rewards to children who completes the Summer Reading Challenge

The qualities and skills volunteers must have are:

Qualities

• A responsible attitude to work
• An interest in libraries
• A friendly outgoing personality
• Enjoy being with children

Skills

• To accurately complete the registration forms
• Good communication skills

Young volunteers can use it towards a Duke of Edinburgh award.

Become a Volunteer

• Volunteer application form (158kb doc)