Volunteer with Glasgow Tool Library
Sharing tools. Sharing skills. Sharing community
Building community is at the core of what we do at Glasgow Tool Library.
We offer a range of volunteering opportunities and activities that bring people together to build new relationships, gain confidence, and develop or share skills in repair, library management, tool knowledge, and marketing.
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We have weekly activities, like Monday Maintenance and lending tools, as well as events such as Community Builds, Volunteer Assemblies, and quarterly training.
Library Team
The core team of Glasgow Tool Library, who keep the service running.
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Responsibilities:
Cataloging equipment, organising the library, improving the service and membership experience, preparing equipment for collection and checking returned tools.
Core Days
Monday: 2pm – 5:30pm / 5pm – 8:30pmWednesday: 2pm – 5:30 / 5pm – 8:30pmFriday: 5pm - 8pm
Marketing Team
The Marketing Team help us spread the word about Glasgow Tool Library and support with communications to advertise events or bring in new members, donations, and volunteers. They help create content for social media, web, newsletters, and more.
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Core Days
Flexibility to meet and work remotely
Monthly Monday meetings
Mondays: 2pm – 5:30pm / 5pm – 8:30pm
Friendly Fridays
On Friday afternoons we run sessions for people who need a bit more support. This is perfect for people who want to improve their English skills, digital literacy or social skills. The sessions rotate every week and will focus on core library activities, like tool sharpening and cataloging equipment. These sessions are open to everyone and provide a great pathway into more volunteer opportunities and activities at Glasgow Tool Library.
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Core Days
Friday 2pm - 5pm
