Volunteers are an essential part of the Auburn Public Library, and the Library provides a multitude of volunteer opportunities. You can read to kids in daycare, help with our twice-a-year book sale, teach a senior how to use a computer, help organize and maintain library collections, help host library programs, or join our Friends Group - among many other options.

We have volunteer opportunities available for teens, adults, and retirees of a wide variety of interests and abilities.

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Volunteering feels good! You can experience great satisfaction from knowing you are making a difference – and that’s only the beginning. Volunteering makes you feel needed Volunteering can mean learning new skills or sharing those you already have Volunteering helps you meet new people Volunteering can create relationships which may help your business or career Volunteering is fun! Take a look at our volunteer opportunities below, or stop by and talk to a staff member about what would work best for you. The APL family looks forward to welcoming you as a volunteer! Volunteer Application Form Volunteer Handbook

Administration

            Assemble welcome packets

            Research background information on donors

            Inventory the supply closet

            Stuff envelopes for annual fund and other mailings

            Act as a greeter – welcome patrons to library, provide directions

 Collection Services

            Shelve materials

            Shelf read, straighten book and magazine collections

            Help maintain and repair library materials

            Check in magazines and newspapers

Lending Services

            Maintain bulletin boards

            Create book displays and signage

            Data entry

 

Children’s Department

            Help maintain and repair library materials

            Straighten and inventory the supply closet

Shelf read, straighten book and magazine collections, arrange book trucks

            Summer Rec. Department reader

            Story hour assistant (potty trips, etc.)

            Family Place Workshop presenter

            Family Place Workshop assistant

Prepare crafts, posters for upcoming programs

 

TeenSpace

            Assist with meeting room set up for anime club meetings, open mic nights

            Help develop or host library programs for teens

 

Information and Reference Services

            Nonfiction book displays

            Develop book lists of library materials in different subject areas

            Teach computer classes in an area of expertise

            Computer lab tutor, assist with classes or provide one-on-one help

            Clean computer screens and keyboards

 

Programs

Help develop or host library programs for adults

Lead book and other discussions

Facilitate online book discussions

English tea and other fundraising events