Becoming a Culture Hack is an opportunity for young people to turn their creativity, curiosity and compassion into action.  Whether they are into books, science, coding, or wellbeing, there is a place for all young people in Lancashire’s libraries, museums and archives.  Volunteering as a Culture Hack also contributes to the volunteering element of anyone undertaking the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme.

💡What is a Culture Hack

Culture Hacks are young volunteers aged between 11-24, who support a wide range of activities across public services.  From helping children discover the joy of reading to leading science experiments or building bubble bots, Culture Hacks bring energy and innovation to every corner of our cultural spaces.

📚Culture Hack Activities

Here are just some of the ways Culture Hacks contribute:

  • Children’s Reading Schemes: Support Lancashire’s Summer Reading Challenge and junior reading groups
  • Health & Wellbeing: Champion mental health and help fun wellbeing events
  • Games & Lego Clubs: Facilitate creative play for children and families
  • Fun Palaces: Host hands-on activities like slime-making and coding
  • Book Displays & Reading Groups: Curate themed displays and lead book discussions
  • Coding & Electronics: Run sessions on arcade games, bubble bots, and Little Bits electronics
  • Science Clubs: Research and present experiments
  • Archives Projects: Transcribe historical documents and support local history research

🎓Benefits of volunteering for young people

  • Confidence and public speaking skills
  • Experience in libraries, museums and archives
  • Enhanced CVs and college/university applications
  • Training, induction and ongoing support
  • Recognition through certificates and awards
  • Volunteering hours contribute towards young people undertaking Duke Of Edinburgh Award
  • Provide a reference after 6 months’ volunteering

We are proud to highlight the outstanding contributions of our young volunteers.  Below Abdul-Ahad shares his experience and the many benefits he’s gained through volunteering.  He joined LVP almost 4 years ago when he was 13 and has been volunteering with us ever since.  Some fun facts about Abdul-Ahad:

  • What is a favourite thing you like to do locally?
    • Playing pool
  • What’s the last thing you did for the first time?
    • Jet skiing in Dubai outside the Burj Al Arab
  • What is a hobby or interest that you enjoy?
    • I enjoy going to the gym as it allows me to focus on my physical fitness and feel more energetic
  • Do you prefer staying up late or waking early in the morning?
    • Definitely staying up late
  • If you were to move to another country, where would you move to and why?
    • Dubai because of the luxury, weather and safety

If you are interested in volunteering as a Culture Hack, please visit the opportunities page for more information