Volunteering Roles in Wokingham Borough

We are looking for volunteers to run a book group for individuals with visual impairments.

Volunteers would be expected to choose reading materials for this group with support and guidance from our libraries team.

You would then lead this group on the first Friday of each month at Woodley Library.

This group will help attendees share experiences and practical information with other people living with sight loss.

All volunteer applicants will be given the opportunity to shadow our existing book group at Wokingham Library for several months prior to the launch of a group at Woodley Library.

Please note that applicants must be aged 18 and over.

We are looking for someone to run a Rhymetime session at Spencers Wood Library once every month.

Please email volunteer@wokingham.gov.uk if interested.

The session is currently held on the first Thursday of each month for 20 minutes.

You will be required to lead the session in rhyme and song and you can observe other Rhymetimes until you are confident enough to run a session of your own.

You must be aged 18 and above to apply for this role.

We are looking for someone to run our Rhymetime sessions at Woodley Library.

These are currently held on the second Wednesday of the month and you don't need to have the voice of an angel, just lots of enthusiasm.

You can adapt the session to suit your preference and you will be given the chance to observe other Rhymetimes until you feel comfortable.

We are more than happy to select applications from friends who may be interested in running Rhymetime together and we are also open to adjusting the weekday and timing of the session to suit your availability.

You must be aged 18 and above to apply.

We deliver reading materials to people who are unable to get to our libraries and are looking for volunteers who can help.

You would select and deliver books, audiobooks, CDs and more once every three weeks. The Home Library Service is completely free and supports residents who are housebound, elderly or recovering from short-term illness.

Volunteers will receive training and visitation dates are arranged directly between you and the resident.

You must be aged 21 and above to apply for this role.

We are looking for someone to run a Rhymetime session at Woodley Library once every month.

Please email volunteer@wokingham.gov.uk if you are interested.

The session is currently held on the second Wednesday of each month from 10am - 10:30am.

You will be required to lead the session in rhyme and song and you can observe other Rhymetimes until you are confident enough to run a session of your own.

You must be aged 18 and above to apply for this role.

We are looking for volunteers to help run LEGO Club at our libraries in Finchampsted, Lower Earley and Winnersh.

Volunteers can choose their preferred library and are required to supervise the session, help clear up and set up building challenges.

LEGO Club runs at:

·      Finchampstead Library - 3.45pm to 4.45pm, first Thursday of the month

·      Lower Earley Library - 3.30pm to 4.30pm, second Friday of the month

·      Winnersh Library - 3.45pm to 4.45pm, third Thursday of the month

You must be 16 and above to apply for this role.

Our team at Lower Earley Library are looking for volunteers to support our Code Club.

This club is held twice monthly on a Monday from 3.45pm to 4.45pm.

Volunteers run this club utilising digital resources made available through: https://codeclub.org/en/join-a-club and applicants will join our existing volunteers in helping teach coding to children.

Coding teaches children critical thinking, problem solving and communication skills. 

If you think you would like to support please contact: volunteer@wokingham.gov.uk for further information.

WBC Libraries are currently recruiting volunteers to support the running of Spencers Wood Library.

Please email volunterer@wokingham.gov.uk if you would like to volunteer with WBC Libraries.

This volunteering role requires volunteers to open and close the library, support library users, undertake daily checklists, shelve books, and tidy.

Volunteers work in teams and are expected to provide friendly customer service on site.

This role is flexible with volunteers able to volunteer on site weekly, fortnightly, or monthly.

All volunteers will be required to complete compulsory WBC training and are supported by the extended WBC Libraries team.

WBC Libraries are looking for volunteers to support Spencers Wood Library on Thursdays 2:30pm-5pm. The libraries team are also looking for volunteers to support this library on Saturdays 10am – 12:30pm. Volunteers choose how often they commit.

Please note that all applicants must be twenty-one years of age and over to apply for this role.

For more information, please contact volunteer@wokingham.gov.uk

WBC Libraries are currently recruiting volunteers to support Wargrave Community Volunteer Library on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

Our next round of training starts at the end of March 2026 so please email volunteer@wokingham.gov.uk if you are interested in supporting this library.

This role is flexible with volunteers able to volunteer on site weekly, fortnightly, or monthly. You can choose just one weekday to support.

All volunteers are trained and supported by the extended WBC Libraries team. Volunteers are assigned to this library in pairs for volunteering.

Volunteers will engage with library tasking and support visiting library users.

Applicants must be over the age of twenty-one.