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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: SJPL Service Day

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Volunteer on Saturday, May 18, 2019 2:00 - 4:00 PM, at any of our 25 locations to gain service hours, help make your branch sparkle, and clear fines from your account.

Choose Your Volunteer Adventure

Select one of the following opportunities to sign up:

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Volunteer Away Your Fines

Do you have library fines? Volunteer them away.

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New Mt. Pleasant Branch

The brand new branch needs heroes to improve access to library resources.

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Library Services Volunteer

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

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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.

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Homework Club Volunteer

Help students achieve academic success at the Library.

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ESL Conversation Club Facilitator

Facilitate a welcoming environment to practice English.

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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

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

Volunteer Spotlight - Cindy Smith

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Introducing Cindy Smith In her first-year volunteering for the Alviso Branch Library, Cindy Smith’s enthusiasm for the library and the Friends of the Alviso Branch has consistently shown through. She selflessly stepped up when asked to serve as the President of the Alviso Friends. Additionally, she initiated and continues to co-lead the monthly Alviso Book Club. Cindy’s commitment to improving the Friends’ processes, outreaching at local events... read more

Current Volunteers