Volunteering Opportunities

Find the right project for you!

Our volunteer opportunities have many benefits:

• flexible scheduling
• can be one-time or on-going
• family friendly and great for ages 14 to 99
• fun with a crowd, quiet and alone, or thoughtful and far-reaching
• great source for honors and practicum credits
• prepare for a library career or get your first job experience
• available in English and in Spanish

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CURRENT VOLUNTEER POSITIONS

Makerspace Assistant

The library has a new makerspace and we need help with a wide variety of tasks, from minding the 3D printers to developing STEM activities for school field trips.

Popular Program Aide

Assist with set-up of various programs, including children’s story times, movie matinees, and teen events. Prepare spaces and supplies essential to successful programs. Various days and times for 2 hour shifts.

Tech Help Program Assistant

Assist library staff teaching adult learners how to navigate technology challenges from creating an email to using a formula in Excel. Regularly scheduled for 2 hour shifts.

Tutor

Assist students with homework assignments in literacy and math to achieve academic goals in all grades.Various afternoon, evening, and weekend times, for 1-2 hour shifts.

Outreach Ambassador (Summer)

Promote library services at the Cornelius Farmers Market, city parks, community events and neighborhood hang-outs. Every Friday, between 4pm-8pm or various days and times for 2 hour shifts.

Social Media Assistant

Help boost our online presence by finding new content and scheduling posts. Various days and times for 2 hour shifts.

Library Essential Workers / Magical Elves

Help the library thrive, by getting the right book to the right place every time. Check out this variety of core tasks essential to a successful library:

• Retrieve books and other material that patrons have requested.
• Check in returned books and other material and sort them for shelving.  
• Shelve books according to the dewy decimal system, alphabetically and by category.

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