Volunteering is a great way to help your community and make a real difference to people’s lives. It is also personally rewarding - helping you to stay active, meet new people, grow in confidence and provide a sense of achievement.
No specific experience is needed for most activities, and we work with you to match your free time with the needs of your local library.
Our volunteers complement the work that our library staff do.
Other organisations are also looking for volunteers and support in the community. Go to the Here2Help page for more information.
Summer Reading Challenge 2026 Volunteers
If you will be 14 or over at the start of July, you could be one of our young volunteers and help us to deliver the Summer Reading Challenge.
You can volunteer at most of our libraries and all we ask is that you work for a minimum of nine hours across the summer and attend a training evening before the start of the challenge. You can plan your hours around any other commitments or family holidays.
The role is all about:
- working with children
- listening to what they think about the books they have read
- giving out rewards
- tracking their progress
It’s hugely rewarding and is great to put on your CV or personal statement!
If you are 16 years old or over, we will need to apply for a free DBS check on your behalf.
You can read the Summer Reading Challenge role description.
Further information
If you require further information please contact us by email libraries@solihull.gov.uk