Volunteer Opportunities

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Washoe County Library! Please complete the application below. A library branch will contact you directly if they have a volunteer opportunity available. Note that not all branches may have current openings.

Below are examples of typical volunteer tasks, which may vary by location:

• Clerical Support: Copy/collate, file, shipping and receiving assistance.
• Computer Assistance: Assist the public with basic computer and technology literacy.
• Program/Outreach: Assist with events, programs, and outreach efforts, including set up, furniture arrangement, general support, cleanup, arts and crafts, seasonal decorating, and bulletin boards.
• Public Area Maintenance: 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 books, shelves, tables, chairs and computers; water, trim and fertilize indoor plants as needed.