Community Managed Libraries

Community Managed Libraries Many and varied models

Community Managed Libraries Types Registered at Companies House Company Limited by Guarantee -not for profit- Registered Charity Community Interest Company Private Limited Company with social purpose (V22) Not registered at Companies House Charitable Incorporated Org (CIO) Constituted User Group Library transfer Agreements with Councils Freehold transfer Non-repairing lease Fully repairing lease Management agreement Books and systems agreement No provision of books

Volunteers The backbone of Community Managed Libraries Remarkable variety of skills

Trustees Library Activity Management/Business Volunteer Types Trustees Library Activity Management/Business

How to find volunteers Council community engagement officers Public meetings Local ward councilors Voluntary Action Groups

How to find volunteers Networking through local groups Residents Associations Church Groups/Women’s Institute Local Primary Schools

Social media Local press PR Door to door leaflet drops How to find volunteers Social media Local press PR Door to door leaflet drops

Managing volunteers Identify volunteer co-ordinator/driver Maintain weekly rota Set up rota only WhatsApp group

Retaining volunteers Treat them as having employee status Make them feel valued, communicate regularly Provide comprehensive training Hold regular volunteer network meetings

Application form Job description Interview form Application process Application form Job description Interview form

Volunteer support material Volunteer agreement Information code of conduct Volunteer handbook