Fullwell Cross Library of 140 High Street, Ilford IG6 2EA has had an overwhelming number of people volunteering there. There are, in fact, too many volunteers.
“I didn’t expect to see so many volunteers here,” confessed a librarian.
Many of these volunteers are of student age. These students have claimed to take up a volunteering position in the public library for their Duke of Edinburgh.
“Volunteering here is a fantastic opportunity and a good way to complete my Duke of Edinburgh,” said a fifteen-year-old volunteer enthusiastically.
Most of the volunteers are there to get experience and possibly use it to go further in their life, career wise. They can use this experience to catch the eye of universities and have something to write about in their curriculum vitae (CV) later in life.
“At first, I was really nervous about volunteering but now, I look forward to it,” explained another young volunteer.
Fullwell Cross Library is a friendly place where eager and ambitious students are welcome to volunteer. It is also a convenient choice, especially for someone who is young and nervous because volunteering is easy to apply, and the staff are cordial.
“I actually enjoy volunteering,” stated another student aged volunteer.
Many volunteers have confessed that they love volunteering because it keeps them busy by occupying their time that could have been wasted on fruitless hours spent on a phone and socialise more often that is outside of a screen. Volunteering in public libraries help develop social skills as they it offers a chance for them to interact with strangers, but in a safe, controlled environment. This first-hand experience is perfect for those young students who are always stuck inside their phones. There are many advantages as mentioned above to volunteering in this public library, which explains the “volunteer overload” Fullwell Cross library is experiencing.
By Pranami Doshi
GGSK college
