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Volunteer with The Reader at Calderstones and make amazing things happen.

Perhaps it’s for a one-off event, or you’re looking for a longer-term role, every hour you spend volunteering here helps people all over the country – and the world – experience the life-supporting benefits of Shared Reading.

You’ll become part of a warm family of Readers who want to help people find and share meaning in their lives. You’ll get the training and support you need, as well as a 20% discount at The Reader Café and Ice Cream Parlour, 15% off all books in The Reader Bookshop and access to a dedicated volunteer space where you can relax.

Whether you have specific skills to share, or you’re looking to do something different, there are lots of ways you can support The Reader.

If you’d like to get involved, please complete the online enquiry form on our Become a Volunteer page.

For Calderstones volunteer placements, we take applicants from age 16+.

Current Opportunities

Reader Bookshop Assistant (ad-hoc cover)
As a volunteer assistant, you’ll play a key role in welcoming visitors to The Reader’s home at Calderstones Park. You’ll offer literature recommendations to customers based on their requirements, be an advocate for The Reader in sharing information about upcoming events and make a difference as part of the Calderstones community.

Other opportunities

Please check back as the following vacancies become available in future:

  • Reception
  • Heritage Story Sharer
  • Welcome
  • The Reader Bookshop
  • Activity Group Leader
  • Event Support 
  • Experience Evaluation 
  • Maintenance Support 
  • Garden Volunteer 
  • Bank Volunteer 

How often do I need to volunteer?

We need volunteers seven days a week. Our shift patterns are:
Mornings:  9am – 1pm, or 10am- 1pm  (depending on the role
Afternoons: 1pm- 5pm
We appreciate weekends are precious for us all, so we offer a ‘fortnightly’ option.