Volunteer with us
As a small charity with a big vision, Lister Steps is always looking for extra pairs of hands to help us make a difference.
With so much going on at The Old Library, there are loads of opportunities for you to get involved, no matter what your skills, experience or background.
You could help out in our café, get stuck in with gardening or read stories to the children in our nursery. You could use your skills from the workplace to deliver training that might help people get back into employment or share your hobbies & passions in a group activity that helps someone build their confidence and discover their hidden talents. You could even just tidy the bookshelf in our café next time you pop in for a coffee.
Lister Steps are committed to supporting our volunteers and developing their skills and abilities. Whatever your interests, get in touch to let us know how you can help – and how we can help you get where you want to be.
Current volunteering opportunities
Want to know more about volunteering with Lister Steps? Take a look at what volunteers Ima & Chris have to say.
Ima – Events and Cafe volunteer
“Being a volunteer at The Old Library has been one of the most amazing experiences for me. I have developed organisational skills, customer service skills and gained experience on the till. I have also taken part in events such as the Summer fair, Vintage fair, and a large wedding. Being here has really developed my confidence and helped me learn something new every day. A week ago, I went on a Crosby Coffee training course, where I learnt how coffee is made such as how to extract the coffee and how to make the milk the right consistency for latte art. I really enjoy being here and I hope you decide to come here and volunteer because it really is a great experience, and you have fun.”
Chris – Member of Friends of The Old Library
“I initially came to The Old Library to join a history group, which I really enjoyed, and from there I joined the shared reading group. I enjoyed the atmosphere so much I became a volunteer. My main role is assisting at the community Free Lunch on Friday’s, but I have also helped at the Vintage Fair and Summer Fair, as well as at a large wedding. I really enjoy meeting and talking to the wide variety of people who come and participate in the various events and showcasing what brilliant facilities The Old Library has to offer”