Please note that Libraries Tasmania Volunteer Programs are currently suspended due to our COVID-19 temporary closure. We will still accept Volunteer Expressions of Interest, however there may be some lengthy delays before recruiting processes begin once again.
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 volunteers from all backgrounds, age groups, and areas of the community.
Volunteers assist our clients with adult literacy and numeracy; supporting skill development or helping people who are returning to study; delivering books and items to people in their community who can't visit the library; helping out with behind the scenes administration; providing IT Help and supporting digital literacy; being involved in children's program support such as school holiday programs; and assisting to bring our unique collections to our global audience through online volunteering or assisting in our Archives.
Our volunteers join a statewide team of over 800 volunteers, working alongside our paid staff to support and extend our services and programs to the Tasmanian community.
Applying to become a volunteer
Volunteers are required to hold a Registration for Working with Vulnerable People (safety screening) before they can commence. It is important they also support the values, purpose and aims of Libraries Tasmania.
For more information about our volunteer program and our volunteer position descriptions, please download the Libraries Tasmania Volunteer Information Guide.
Volunteer roles are offered statewide, however, not all roles are available at every library. Some roles are very popular and have waiting lists.
If you would like to be considered for vacancies in our programs, please complete a Volunteer Expression of Interest form.
Your Expression of Interest will be kept on file for twelve months.
Please contact
volunteercoordinator.libraries@education.tas.gov.au for more information.