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Why Volunteer?

Volunteering at your local library is a great way to:

  • Use your talents
  • Provide valuable service to the community
  • Learn new skills
  • Meet great people
  • Reduce your fines through service

Featured Opportunity: Become an AmeriCorps VISTA at the Library

AmeriCorps VISTA volunteer gives a demonstration to children

The San José Public Library is searching for full time AmeriCorps VISTA members to expand Library program capacity in units focused on Education and Digital Literacy. Library VISTAs will receive a living allowance as well as an End of Service Award from the Corporation for National and Community Service.

Choose Your Volunteer Adventure

Select one of the following opportunities to sign up:

Volunteers wearing masks for Volunteer Away Your Fines take a break and smile for the camera.

Volunteer Away Your Fines

Do you have library fines? Volunteer them away.

King Library docent demonstrating the secret door artwork built into the shelving

King Library Tour Docent

Connect with library users and get them excited and engaged with the art in the Library.

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Library Services Volunteer

Assist at your local library with a variety of tasks and services.

A tutor and adult learning study a worksheet together at Partners in Reading.

Partners in Reading

Work with adults to improve their reading and writing skills.

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Reading to Children

Read aloud to children one-on-one or in small groups.

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Friends of the Library

Join a wonderful team of community organizers that support library programs.

A tutor works with a child on a reading assignment during Homework Club.

Homework Club Volunteer

Help students achieve academic success at the Library.

A group of Conversation Club members gather around a table to practice their language skills.

ESL Conversation Club Facilitator

Facilitate a welcoming environment to practice English.

Children excitedly gather around a laptop during a Coding5k class as an adult looks on.

Coding5K Program Leader

Help enhance STEAM programming for students in San José.

More Volunteer Opportunities

Contact Us

Volunteer Services

Email: volunteer@sjlibrary.org

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Jason Pell
Volunteer Services Analyst
1-408-808-2085

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Robert Miranda
Volunteer Coordinator
1-408-808-2181

Volunteer News

Volunteer Spotlight - Ada Elizabeth Rubin

Introducing Ada Elizabeth Rubin Ada E. Rubin volunteers at the Edenvale Branch Library as one of our Homework Club Leaders. A thoughtful and considerate tutor, Ada has helped lead the Edenvale Homework Club for more than a year. She also served the library as a volunteer Summer Skillz tutor last year, leading academic exercises for youth throughout the 2018 summer months. Since beginning her San Jose Public Library duties early last year, Ada... read more

The 2019 Volunteers of the Year

The San José Public Library appreciates the tremendous contributions and efforts made by all our volunteers. Every year, each of our library locations and units selects an individual volunteer they want to recognize as their Volunteer of the Year. We are truly grateful that you choose to volunteer with the Library. Join us in congratulating the 2019 SJPL Volunteers of the Year. Almaden Branch Library - Paul Grometer Paul began... read more

Current Volunteers