Get Involved
Help keep Roade Community Library Thriving
Roade Community Library is run entirely by volunteers and funded through the support of our community.
Whether you can spare some time, become a member, make a donation, or share your skills, every contribution helps us continue providing a welcoming space for everyone.
Run entirely by volunteers
Our library is powered by an amazing team.
1000+
volunteered hours annually
26
community events organised per year
Self-funded charity
We receive no regular commercial funding.
Your support helps us provide a welcoming space, essential services and exciting events for our community today and for future generations.
Join our Volunteer Team
Our volunteers are at the heart of everything we do. There are lots of ways to get involved and time commitments are flexible.
Make a real difference
Learn new skills
Meet great people
No experience necessary
Full training and support provided
Complete the form to register your interest and one of our volunteers will be in touch soon.
Library Volunteers
Help on the library floor, welcoming visitors, answering queries and help keep shelves in order.
Event Volunteers
Support our events, including film nights, fairs, talks and children's activities.
Fundraising Volunteers
Help us raise vital funds through events, campaigns and grant applications.
Specialist Skills
Volunteer your professional skills to support the library behind the scenes.
Become a Friend of Roade Community Library
Roade Community Library is run entirely by volunteers and funded through the generosity of our community.
By becoming a Friend of the Library, you'll help us continue providing books, events, children's activities, community support and a welcoming space for local people of all ages.
Your membership subscription provides valuable regular income that helps cover the day-to-day running costs of the library, including our building, utilities, insurance, equipment and community programmes.
Membership Options
£2.50 per month or £27.50 per year
As a Friend of the Library you'll receive:
Recognition as a valued supporter of Roade Community Library
A Roade Community Library bookmark and supporter badge
An invitation to an exclusive Friends event each year
Free entry to a selected fundraising event as a thank you for your support
The knowledge that you're helping secure the future of an important community asset
Donation Support