Volunteer & Donate
Volunteer
For onsite volunteers only, references will be required and all volunteers must read and sign the Library’s Prevention of Abuse and Molestation Policy.
| Opportunity | Audience | Description |
| Friends of the Library (FOL) | Adults | Timeframe: Varies Participate in FOL by helping with a variety of volunteer activities. Commitment: Varies To apply: Contact FOL |
| English Language Learning (ELL) | Adults | Timeframe: On-going. Classes offered Sept-June. Teach classes (multiple levels offered, weekday mornings or evening) or Tutor students on a one-to-one/small group basis. Commitment 1.5-2 hours/week To apply: Complete an application at Circulation. Questions? Contact ELL Program Coordinator: cph-ell@sals.edu |
| VolunTEEN: Library Support | Grades 9-12 | Timeframe: November-June Help with Library-related tasks, cleaning, and events. Commitment: 4-10 hours per school year To apply: Complete an application here or at Circulation. |
| VolunTEEN: Summer Reading | Grades 6-8 and Grades 9-12 | Timeframe: June-August Grades 6 to 8: Register for VolunTEEN events at the Library. Events may include support for the Library, or other community service projects. Visit the Library events calendar for more details. Grades 9 to 12: Assist with the Library’s Summer Reading Club, Library events, passive programming, craft prep and more! Commitment: Varies To apply: Grades 6 to 8: Register for VolunTEEN events using the Library events calendar. To find the events in the calendar, you can use the “Event Type” filter and select the “Volunteer” category Grades 9 to 12: Register in May using Library events calendar; spots fill up quickly. |
| VolunTEENs: | Grades 6-8 and Grades 9-12 | Timeframe: On-going Commitment: 1 hour per event. Check the library events calendar for specific dates and times. Help make seasonal decorations for the library service desks. Events may include other community services activities or crafts, along with discussion. To apply: Register using the Library events calendar. To find the events in the calendar, you can use the “Event Type” filter and select the “Volunteer” category |
Donate
Monetary donations in memory or in honor of a loved one are gratefully accepted. Donations may be used to purchase materials, equipment, or sponsor programs. Donation forms are available at Circulation or print a completed form and bring it with you to the Library.
Book donations are accepted by the Friends of the Library. Please visit their website for the latest guidelines on book donations.
*Please note book donations are not accepted generally two weeks prior or after a Used Book Sale.