Volunteering
Volunteering can feel daunting to many new members, read on for more information on what is involved as well as our many other volunteering options
Volunteering in the library
Canterbury Toy Library is only able to operate due to the ongoing commitment of all of our volunteers.
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Our standard volunteer shift is currently 3 hours on a Saturday, children are always welcome.
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When volunteering in the toy library you will be guided by the person running the session on the day and will work with other volunteers, it can be a fun way to meet new people.
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While the exact tasks vary from week to week when volunteering in the library you might:
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Count and check returned toys are complete and clean
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Re-shelve toys on their correct shelves
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Help roll out the shelves at the beginning of the session and pack them away at the end
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Help package new toys and shelve them in the library
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Help members take large toys to their car
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Tidy the shelves in the shed
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Test and replace batteries
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You can sign up for a volunteer shift by logging into your account and choosing a date from the calendar.
Other volunteering options
We know that not everyone is able to volunteer in the library, prefer to volunteer at home or outside our opening hours? Here are some of our current volunteering options
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Take photos of our toys in action or write a review. 3 reviews or photos = 1 volunteer session
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Help sell or re-home some of our retired toys
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Review some of our lonely toy collections eg, trucks and trains are up for review
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Help maintain the content on our website
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Write an article for our website
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Distribute flyers to letterboxes in your local area or drop them off at a place of business that accepts brochures
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Suggest your own! Keep in mind that the above are suggestions only, if you have an idea always feel free to email us to discuss it further at hello@canterburytoylibrary.com.au
Join the committee
Canterbury Toy Library must elect a new committee to oversee and manage the toy library ​at our AGM each October. Interested in joining the committee?
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We meet 6 times per year (around once every 2 months) and try to keep our meetings to an hour
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We discuss things over email and WhatsApp in between, it's very informal
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We decide on future direction of the toy library based on member feedback and it can be a fun way to meet new people and give back to the local community.
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If you decide you don't have the time to volunteer please email us at hello@canterburytoylibrary.com.au at any time. We can adjust your membership to our Toys Only option, you will then pay the difference and will stop receiving our volunteer reminder emails.