Library Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteering at the Library
The Escondido Public Library has volunteers that work in all departments performing various tasks. See current openings.
Volunteer Requirements
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Enthusiasm.
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Ability to work independently.
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Desire to help the library and your community.
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Commitment to a regular schedule.
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Good work habits.
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Skills appropriate to the tasks assigned.
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Compliance with library rules, policies and procedures.
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Fingerprinting & background check required for all volunteers.
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All potential volunteers must be interviewed by the Volunteer Coordinator to make sure needs and goals are compatible.
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The library does not accept any court-ordered community service.
Contact
Cookie Allen
callen@escondido.org
(760) 839-4819
Current Volunteer Opportunities
Main Library
Shelver - Shelve library materials. Adults and older teens considered for position. Lifting and bending required. Knowledge of Dewey Decimal System helpful.
Friends of the Library - Adult volunteers needed to work in Friends Shop and workroom, selling books and media materials.
Holds Pull/Processing - Volunteer will pull requested items from shelves and get them ready to be picked up by patrons who have requested them. Knowledge of Dewey Decimal System helpful.
Rebarcoding - Barcodes need to be
placed on fronts of all library items for easier check-out. Must
be comfortable using computers and be detail-oriented.
East Valley Branch
Literacy Lab Facilitator - Adult volunteer need to maintain the small rooms that provide an educational environment for parents and children ages 0-12. Volunteer would work under the supervision of the literacy staff. Hours available Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays. Minimum of 2 hours per week.
If you are interested in any of these positions, please call 760-839-4819.
Literacy Volunteers
Our Literacy department always needs tutors and has a variety
of other volunteer opportunities available.
See a list of Literacy volunteer
opportunities.