Aged 13–24? Volunteer with Worcestershire’s Libraries this summer

LIBRARIES in Worcestershire are on the lookout for enthusiastic young people aged 13 to 24 to volunteer during this year’s Summer Reading Challenge, as part of celebrations for the National Year of Reading 2026.

If you are passionate about books, love working with children, or want to gain experience that will boost your CV or university application, this is your chance to get involved and make a real difference.

Emily Wright, a previous volunteer who now works for the library service said: “Volunteering for the Summer Reading Challenge gave me the experience and confidence to work in libraries across Worcestershire today.

“I volunteered every summer for four years and loved encouraging the same love of reading in children that I experienced growing up.

“It felt like I was making a real difference to many of those children, a feeling that has only grown stronger during my time working in the library service.”

As a volunteer, you will play a key role in encouraging children to read for pleasure, helping them choose books, tracking their progress, and supporting fun library activities throughout the summer.

Visit www.worcestershire.gov.uk/council-services/libraries/read-and-discover/summer-reading-challenge to sign up.