Maroondah Toy Library
”With the extra time that reckon saves us, it really allows us to have some breathing space…”
INTRODUCTION
Saving time for the things that really count
Based in North Ringwood, Victoria, the Maroondah Toy Library has been loaning toys for families and since 1979. For Taryn Levey, the library volunteer treasurer, it is a privilege that she gets to help make sure that kids can still come experience the joy of play.
The Maroondah Toy Library is the biggest in Victoria, meaning families and kids in need, all over East Melbourne, come to visit and borrow. As the Library has been around for almost half a century and one of the biggest, boasting over 4,500 toys:
“We are a not-for-profit. We’re a toy library that operates just like a normal library, but we have four and a half thousand toys that can be borrowed out.”
Generations of kids are connected by their love of toys, and this is what the library is all about.
THE CHALLENGE
Funding and time are our biggest struggles in running a small business
The Maroondah Toy Library is supported by a small team of paid staff and a dedicated group of volunteers. The library relies on memberships and grants to keep toys accessible for all families, especially those in need.
As treasurer, Taryn balances the admin, rostering, and bookkeeping duties with her job and family outside of the library. Every second counts as a volunteer, so Taryn knows she needs fast, efficient software that not only works but saves her time.
“Because we are run by a committee of volunteers, we all have day jobs as well, so getting enough time to put into the library can be a challenge. And keeping our costs down and remaining affordable for families, we rely heavily on volunteers and grants to keep that happening.”
OUR SOLUTION
Keeping costs down and saving time.
As time is a factor when volunteering, every minute counts. With Reckon payroll software, Taryn has been able to manage the rosters of her part-time employees and make pay days painless.
“Being able to directly integrate, with the ATO for our single touch payroll has really reduced our time that we spend on payroll every fortnight.”
With the time saved with Reckon, Taryn can makes sure that her toy librarians can focus on supporting kids and local families.
ABOUT THE CLIENT
About Maroondah Toy Library
The Maroondah Toy library is located in North Ringwood, Victoria. In operation since 1979, the library has been an institution for the surrounding community.
Taryn Levey is the part-time treasurer of the Maroondah Toy Library. When she isn’t volunteering her time, she loves to spend time with her family.
