Volunteer with us

Applying to become a volunteer

To apply to volunteer with Libraries Tasmania fill in our Expression of Interest form.

Volunteers need to have a Registration for Working with Vulnerable People before they can start. It is important they also support the values, purpose and aims of Libraries Tasmania. For more information please read our Libraries Tasmania Volunteer Information Guide.

Volunteer help in libraries across the state, but not all roles are available at every library. Some volunteer roles are also very popular and will have long waiting lists. We will hold onto your details for 12 months so you don't need to fill in the expression of interest form more than once a year.

Contact

Please email volunteercoordinator.libraries@education.tas.gov.au for more information.

Libraries Tasmania are celebrating National Volunteer Week!

A huge thank you to all our wonderful volunteers for the amazing contribution you make to our libraries. Please see this video message to all our volunteers from Sue McKerracher, Executive Director of Libraries Tasmania.

Volunteer Roles

Adult learning mentors

Work with our clients, one on one or in small groups to support their learning.

Programs and services support

Providing support in a range of roles. Like IT Support, Family History or administration.

Greeter

Become the first person to greet, answer questions and guide the public around our sites.

Adult Literacy Tutors

Provide literacy and numeracy support and contribute to 26TEN.

State Library and Archive Service

Assist with data entry, preservation, customer service and IT help.

(Please note, there are currently no on-site vacancies available in data entry, preservation and archiving.)

Home Library Couriers

Deliver and return library items members who are unable to get to the library.

Volunteer online

Help us transcribe our collections. You can volunteer at a time and place that suits you.

Our Volunteers

Volunteers are an integral part of Libraries Tasmania. Our volunteers share their time, skills and knowledge with us in a wide range of areas. We welcome people from all backgrounds, age groups, and areas of the community.

Volunteers assist our clients in a variety of ways such as:

Adult literacy and numeracy
Supporting skill development
Helping people who are returning to study
Delivering books and items to people in their community who can't visit the library
Helping out behind the scenes with administration
Providing IT Help and supporting digital literacy
Supporting children's programs and school holiday programs
Bringing our collections to a global audience by volunteering online or assisting the State Library and Archives Service.

They are part of a team of over 600 volunteers. Working with our staff to support and deliver services to the community.

This video information is available as a Text transcript.

Leaving Volunteers

If you are a volunteer who is finishing up in their role, we ask that you complete a short survey about your time volunteering with us.

Volunteer Exit Survey

Volunteer online

Work with Tasmania’s history. Help us index or transcribe our collections so everyone can access them. You can do as much or as little as you like and at a time and place that suits you.

State Library and Archive Service volunteers

State Library and Archive Service volunteers assist with data entry and preservation, customer service and IT help. (Please note, there are currently no on-site vacancies available in data entry, preservation and archiving.)

You can also help to index or transcribe our collections online so everyone can access them.

Programs and services support volunteers

Programs and service support volunteers are involved in activities that enhance our programs and services, such as IT or family history help, childrens activities, administration, displays and events

Home library service couriers

Home library service couriers support the delivery and return of library items for community members who are housebound and unable to attend the library.