How to Help

We are a volunteer run community group, working for your community.

A community library relies on the efforts of local people to exist, not only to man the library but also to raise funds through community events, grants and donations to finance running costs and purchase new stock. You can help in many ways and be involved as little or as much as you wish. - Put simply, without volunteers and funding, the library will not be able to remain open so please help in any way you can.  

If you wish to become a library volunteer please complete the Volunteer Registration form at the bottom of this page.

Other ways to Help.

You can donate books: -
We are happy to accept recent publications of good quality books (but only 2 or 3 at a time, thank you) - Please do not give us bags of old books they should go to charity shops.

You can donate money: 
We can now accept monetary donations by smartphone as well as cash, cheques & card all in the library.
If you would like to make a smartphone donation please use our QR code below:
The QR code is also available in the library and at our promotional stands. 

You can sponsor a project:
If you would like to help sponsor a project we would love to hear from you.
Donations, big or small, all go to help. For further information on how you can help please go to our Contact Page or email: Trust@biddendenlibrary.org.uk

Easyfundraising turns your everyday online shopping into FREE donations for our cause.
Please register here using this link: FREE & EASY

You can help us by playing the LOTTERY! - Click here to find out more

You could even remember us in your will?
You could make a huge difference to the Community Library by remembering the Library in your Will so that your support lives on.
It can also be beneficial, as a charitable donation in your Will reduces the Inheritance Tax burden on your estate.
You can agree a particular amount, specify a gift of all or a percentage of what remains after other payments.

 NOTE: Always take professional advice on how to leave a legacy.

Volunteer Registration form.

The key requirements for our volunteers are:-

• Enthusiasm
• Ability to help regularly
• Reliability
• Willingness to learn

The key benefits for our volunteers are:-

• Meet new people
• Involvement in your local community
• Use your skills
• Share your skills with others
• Gain new skills and knowledge
• Improve your confidence
• Work experience

Volunteers are really appreciated and we do not discriminate in any way, however we regret we cannot accept volunteers under 16 years of age. New volunteers will receive an induction and on-going training. Library volunteering will normally be in shifts of around 2 hours. Other volunteer opportunities are also available eg: becoming a trustee, admin & IT support, fund raising, organising and helping at events and helping in the coffee shop. We will need to have some information about you in order to contact you and to know any limitations or work preferences you may have. Please completed the form below and press Submit. 
We will then be in touch to discuss your availability and answer any questions you may have.

THANK YOU TO ALL OUR SUPPORTERS

We are grateful to all of those who have helped us with their time and money. The library would especially like to thank the following for their generous support: -

The Kent Community Foundation, Ashford Community Lottery, Biddenden Parish Council, Biddenden Tractorfest, Specsavers Tenterden.