Volunteering at the Library

The Escondido Public Library has volunteers that work in all the different departments performing various tasks.  For current openings, please see below.

Volunteer Requirements

• Enthusiasm

• Desire to help the library and your community

• Commitment to a regular schedule

• Good work habits

• Skills appropriate to the tasks you are asked to do

• Compliance with library rules, policies and procedures

• Fingerprinting & background check required for all volunteers

• The library does not accept any court-ordered community service

• All potential volunteers must be interviewed by the Volunteer Coordinator to make sure needs and goals are compatible

Contact
Cookie Allen
callen@escondido.org
(760) 839-4819

Current Volunteer Opportunities

East Valley Branch Library

• Adult Volunteers needed to teach a Families for Literacy Class sponsored by McDonald's. Ideal for retired teachers. Hours are 1 evening per week for 2 hours. Program runs for 5 weeks starting in October. Curriculum and training provided. 
• Teens needed to help younger children use the computers. Hours are Tuesday through Friday after school, approximately 3 - 5 PM. 

Main Library

• Volunteers needed to shelve library materials - adults or older teens. Lifting and bending required. Knowledge of Dewey Decimal System helpful. Hours vary.
• Adult volunteers needed to monitor the public Internet computers and provide limited assistance to patrons - hours vary.
• Friends of the Library looking for adult volunteers - hours vary
• Adult volunteer needed to help with craft program in the children's department, 2 - 4 hours per month.

If interested, please call 760-839-4819.