Category: Case Studies

What is volunteering at GWL like?

Published on 24th November, 2014 by Gabrielle

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Anabel joined the team in 2012, initially to get involved with the Women Make History women’s heritage walks, but over the years has taken on many other roles. Find out from in this short video what she enjoys most about volunteering with us.

Joining our Board of Directors

Published on 21st November, 2014 by Gabrielle

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I’d encourage any woman thinking of volunteering with GWL to go for it – you’ll learn a lot!

Who volunteers at GWL?

Published on 1st November, 2014 by Gabrielle

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We have the most fantastic team of volunteers, and every one of the 70 strong team brings their own interests and skills. So there is no typical GWL volunteer, just like there is no typical GWL learner. Find out more about on of our volunteers, Carol, who has been volunteering with GWL since 2011.

For women, by women

Published on 21st October, 2014 by Gabrielle

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What struck me about GWL was that I had never encountered such a long-running, impactful and all-encompassing model for a non-profit that was specifically for women, by women.

Is GWL for me?

Published on 21st September, 2014 by Gabrielle

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I began volunteering at Glasgow Women’s Library somewhat apprehensively while I was at university. I wasn’t sure it would be the sort of place for me and I wasn’t entirely confident or comfortable surrounded by strangers.

From books to running…

Published on 18th August, 2014 by Gabrielle

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I started volunteering with GWL to get some library/ information experience, purely to help me get a job in that area. I didn’t know much about the library beforehand, but am so glad I went for it.

Hear from our volunteers!

Published on 15th August, 2014 by Gabrielle

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A short video in which one of our volunteer tour guides and history detectives Lesley Orr reveals how she got involved and what she loves about volunteering with us.

My Two Week Placement

Published on 18th July, 2014 by Elaine Buri

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I was really nervous to begin with, because I’ve never done anything like this before, but it only took a couple of days (and many, many cups of tea!) for me to settle in.

Volunteering

Published on 7th April, 2014 by Alison Quinn

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The first thing that greeted me upon entering the library was a friendly smile and a genuine one at that! I’m a bit of a cynic so I watch out for little things like does their smile reach their eyes and I am glad to say yes, it did.

Glasgow Women’s Library and Me

Published on 18th March, 2014 by Gabrielle

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In August 2012 a friend of mine told me about Glasgow Women’s Library and after a phone call from the lovely Gabrielle I joined the volunteer team.