Holbeach Library is due to open in its new location next month – and volunteer opportunities are on offer.
Lincolnshire Co-op’s £1.2million project to create a hub of community services will also see the town’s Post Office and the retailer’s pharmacy move from High Street to its Fleet Street site alongside a revamped food store. Everything is set to re-open on Monday, February 13.
There are currently 22 residents who volunteer to support the Church Street library, and Lincolnshire Co-op is looking for more people to join the team.
The new library, which will have a children’s area within it, will have a stock of over 4,000 books. These are provided by Greenwich Leisure Limited, which is a staff-owned co-op and the UK’s largest leisure charitable social enterprise responsible for managing libraries across Lincolnshire on behalf of the county council.
Lincolnshire Co-op’s volunteer co-ordinator Rachel Ashmore said: “Volunteering at our library is a great way to meet people and develop new skills. We’re keen to hear from enthusiastic people in Holbeach and the surrounding area who could spare a couple of hours a week to give back to their community.
“This is even an ideal chance for sixth formers looking to add experience in a working environment to their CV.”
Training for volunteers is also provided by GLL. Volunteers will also have the support of Lincolnshire County Council’s customer care centre via a dedicated phone line which volunteers and visitors can use.
To register interest in volunteering for Holbeach Library, contact Rachel 01522 785299 or email [email protected].
