Aberdeen City Libraries has a well-established volunteer programme, which is a great way to gain and develop valuable skills, build your confidence or enhance your CV.
Aberdeen City Council are signed up to Volunteer Scotland’s Volunteer Charter – so you know when you volunteer with us you that you’ll be in good hands.
Duke of Edinburgh's Award
Aberdeen City Libraries can support young people from the age of 13 years if they are working towards their Duke of Edinburgh's Award. Contact should be made in the first instance by the young person themselves via email or telephone.
Visit the Duke of Edinburgh's Award website.
Saltire Awards
Young People aged 12 to 25 who volunteer can accumulate volunteer hours to count towards a Saltire Award. Contact should be made in the first instance by the young person themselves via email or telephone.
Visit the Saltire Awards website.
Work experience
Aberdeen City Libraries can offer opportunities to school pupils seeking to take part in work experience placements. Contact should be made via your school's normal placement procedures
Partnership working
Aberdeen City Libraries offer the opportunity of placements to help gain employability skills and work experience. Partners include ENABLE, King’s Trust, NESCol, and ABZWorks.
Further opportunities
Volunteering opportunities will be promoted on the Aberdeen City Council Volunteer portal.
If you would like to discuss any of these opportunities further, get in touch for more information.
Contact details
Aberdeen City Libraries
Central Library
Rosemount Viaduct
Aberdeen
AB25 1GW
01224 070707
LibraryVolunteers@aberdeencity.gov.uk