Toy Librarian

Romsey Area Toy Library is a not‑for‑profit community group offering families access to a wide range of quality children’s toys through an affordable membership scheme. The library helps reduce the cost of buying toys and allows families to try before they buy, while also supporting environmentally conscious lifestyles.

We have recently relocated to the Age Concern building and hope to expand our services — including future evening openings and potential daytime inter‑generational play sessions. To support our Monday morning opening hours, we are looking for reliable and friendly volunteers to join our team.

Volunteers help families borrow and return toys, keep simple records, and ensure each visit is welcoming and enjoyable. An interest in early years development and a warm, engaging manner with both children and adults would be a bonus.

About the Role

As a volunteer with the Romsey Area Toy Library, you will help ensure smooth weekly sessions by assisting members with borrowing and returning toys, counting parts, completing basic paperwork, and supporting new membership sign‑ups. You’ll help create a friendly and organised environment that families enjoy visiting and rely on.

Skills & Experience Needed

• Good communication skills
• A friendly and welcoming approach
• Willingness to interact with children and families
• Interest in early years education (desirable)

Requirements

• Relevant qualifications or training

Suitability

This role is suitable for:

• Those who want to work indoors

Activities

Volunteers may take part in:

• Setting up the Toy Library at the start of the session
• Checking toys in and out
• Counting toy pieces and ensuring sets are complete
• Keeping simple written loan records
• Assisting with new membership applications

Support Offered

• On‑the‑job training