The Sunbury Toy Library is calling for more volunteers across a range of roles, offering a chance for community connection in a role that supports local children.
Founded in 1990 and open on Thursdays and Sunday mornings, the library aims to provide low-cost toys, games, and puzzles for children up to seven years old.
Library president Julie Smart said volunteering with the organisation has connected her with “lots of like-minded local families” and given her the opportunity to make new friends.
“It’s helped me learn new skills, and that’s through our other volunteers as well. We’ve had a few volunteers who have used their volunteer experience at Sunbury Toy Library to step into new roles working with children,” Ms Smart said.
“It’s a really nice sort of social gathering, coming in and having a sense of purpose … [it’s] rewarding work.”
Ms Smart said there are volunteering roles to suit a range of skillsets and availability, including assisting with one of the hour-long borrowing sessions on Thursday or Sunday mornings, cataloguing or performing behind the scenes administration duties, or roles within the committee.
“What we find is every volunteer who comes in brings their own skillset, and we’re really grateful to utilise a wide range of skill sets … [to] utilise what they can bring to the table.”
Details: members@sunburytoylibrary.com.au
Oscar Parry
