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Our volunteers
are essential

Without the volunteers it would not be possible to keep the library open, nor would the library manager be able to run so many activities and events for both children and adults.

 

If you are interested in joining the volunteers, please fill in the form below and send it to us. You will then be invited in for a chat with our Volunteer Co-ordinator to see when and how you can help keep the library thriving in our community.

'Goring is so lucky to have such a brilliant library. I feel privileged to be a small part of it'​
- Linda, Volunteer

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NOTE

Goring Library is staffed by a library manager and assistant (FOGL funded post), employed by Oxfordshire County Council. They are ably supported by a team of committed and enthusiastic volunteers. FOGL provide a link between the Council and the volunteers. A committee member is responsible for recruiting new volunteers and organising their rota. 

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Volunteer at The Library

If you have a few hours free per month, why not consider volunteering with us? No experience is necessary, and we'd love to meet you!

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Just download the PDF form below, fill it in and post it in the red FOGL box at the Library, or email: goring.library@oxfordshire.gov.uk

What they say ...

Linda, Volunteer

"It’s a welcoming place that offers much more than books to borrow. There are activities for all ages but I personally enjoy being on duty for the story times for young children. Even in the quiet times there is always something to do from shelving or packing books to move to other libraries, helping customers use the self service machines, tidying up after the children have ‘reorganised’, covering new books etc.
If all else fails there are lots of lovely books that I may never have discovered if I did not have my regular 3 hour slot.

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CONTACT US

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Email: 

goring.library@oxfordshire.gov.uk

FOGL.oxon@gmail.com 

 

Phone: 
01865 815155

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Goring Library
Station Road
Goring-on-Thames
RG8 9HA
UK

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HELPFUL LINKS

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Become a Member

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Volunteer

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Find Your Next Read

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Home Library Service

OPENING HOURS

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Mon                   9.30am-12.30pm

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Tue                    9.30am-12.30pm

                           2pm-7pm

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Wed                  CLOSED

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Thu                    9.30am-12.30pm

                           2pm-5pm

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Fri                      9.30am-12.30pm

                           2pm-5pm

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Sat                     9.30am-1pm

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Sun                   CLOSED

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