Find opportunities in Bolton
Volunteering is a great way for people to gain confidence or find out about a sector they may be interested in.
Bolton Library and Museum Services
If you have some time to spare and would like to support your local library and museum service, Bolton Library and Museum Services offer several great opportunities to volunteer including:
- Digital Helper
- Historic halls volunteer
- Home library service
- Library visitor volunteer
- Museum visitor volunteer
Details about the different roles can be found at Volunteer opportunities in the Library and Museum.
We get many applications for volunteering opportunities at Bolton Library and Museum Service and we recruit new groups of volunteers 3 times a year at March, July and November.
How to apply:
Simply download and complete the Volunteer Application Form.
You can either e-mail the completed form to blamsvolunteering@bolton.gov.uk or post it to:
BLAMS Volunteering
Bolton Library and Museum Services
Le Mans Crescent
Bolton
BL1 1SE
Work Experience with Bolton Council
Work experience is a great way to gain an insight into the world of work and to transition from education. Time spent in the workplace can offer you valuable knowledge and understanding of different industries and sectors, which can help inform career decisions and enhance your skills.
What are the benefits?
- Gaining valuable new skills, knowledge and experience
- Developing existing skills and knowledge
- Enhancing your CV
- Improving prospects for the future including further education, training or employment
- Supporting the achievement of a qualification
- Gaining a reference
If you're interested in undertaking work experience with Bolton Council, please fill out this online form.
To find out more about the services Bolton council provide, visit our website.
Bolton CVS
Bolton CVS recognise that volunteering is a major contributor to the quality of life of volunteers, and communities they support, the local economy and environment. Read more about volunteering with Bolton CVS.
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, Bolton CVS can help and support you. They can help you to explore the opportunities available and match you up with the most appropriate one.
To get advice and support:
Bolton at Home work experience placements
Work experience can be useful for anyone, at any stage of their career. It can help you to gain further skills and decide what to do if you’re:
- out of work
- changing career
- looking for your first job
- returning to work after a break
Bolton at Home list available placements on their website. Placement opportunities are updated every few weeks. Visit the Bolton at Home website to find out more.
