Volunteer Opportunities

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Washoe County Library. Please complete the application below. You will be contacted directly by the branch(es) indicated in your application. Not all branches may have current volunteer opportunities.

Tasks listed below are examples of typical library volunteer duties, but will vary by location.

• Book Mending and Cleaning: Repair mylar jackets, loose spines on books and torn pages; replace broken cases; clean books; buff CDs and DVDs.
• Clerical Support: Copy/collate; fax/email program information; file; answer phones; shipping and receiving assistance.
• Computer Assistance: Hand out internet guest passes; assist the public with the basic use of the internet, creating email accounts, basic computer software applications and printing documents.
• Program/Outreach: Assist in the creation and distribution of program/outreach materials which could also include making presentations and deliveries to outside organizations; set up and arrange furniture as requested for programs; help where needed during programs and events; assist in clean up after program has concluded; assist with arts and crafts; assist with seasonal decorating and bulletin boards.
• Public Area: Assist with shelving books and stack maintenance; load/unload and sort items on book carts; assist with organizing book sale and/or donation items; restock/straighten literature and replenish supplies; search shelves for specific materials listed on a report; maintain appearance in public areas, including cleaning shelves, tables, chairs and computers; water, trim and fertilize indoor plants as needed.
• Technical Services Department Volunteer: Unpack, preprocess, and dispatch materials; online record searching and retrieval; packing bins for pickup; miscellaneous office duties.
• Volunteer Trainer: Instruct volunteers on how to mend/clean books and maintain library materials.