Volunteer Services
Each year, more than 3,000 community members donate their time, skills and talents to strengthen the services provided by San José Public Library.
Why Volunteer?
Volunteering at your local library is a great way to:
- Use your talents
- Provide valuable service to the community
- Share your skills
- Meet great people
- Reduce your fines through service
Address
150 E. San Fernando St., San José, CA 95112
Volunteer Resources
Here are some guidelines and policies helpful for our volunteers:
Volunteer Handbook (PDF) – Guidelines, information, and benefits of volunteering for the library.
Video Tutorials – How to log hours | Using MyVolunteerPage.com
Featured Opportunities
Volunteer Census Ambassador
Become a Library Census Station Ambassador and help ensure your community gets counted.
Coding5K Program Leader
Help enhance STEAM programming for students in San José.
Friends of the Library
Join a wonderful team of community organizers that support library programs.
Homework Club Volunteer
Help students achieve academic success at the Library.
Partners in Reading
Work with adults to improve their reading and writing skills.
Volunteer Away Your Fines
Eliminate your library fines by volunteering.
Latest Blogs
Volunteer Spotlight - Maher Penglin
Maher Penglin has been volunteering with San José Public Library since 2017. He's contributed almost 70 hours of volunteering this year alone. He has been an incredible help in restarting, maintaining
Robert Miranda
Wednesday, February 19, 2020 - 5:00 AM
Become a Volunteer Census Ambassador
As a Volunteer Census Ambassador you will ensure your community gets counted.
Jason Pell
Monday, February 10, 2020 - 10:00 AM
Volunteer Spotlight - Melinda Stasch
Melinda began volunteering with the Almaden Branch Library in 2017. In two years, Melinda has dedicated over 250 hours as a library service volunteer, a Friend of the Library and
Robert Miranda
Monday, February 3, 2020 - 12:00 PM