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Fingerprint background checks
are required prior to placement in all volunteer
assignments with the City of Santa Monica.
Click here
for printable application.
Shut-In Service
Volunteers, who are interested in books and
people, can directly aid Santa Monica's
homebound residents. Volunteers regularly select
and deliver library materials several hours
every two weeks. Visits may vary from a few
minutes to thirty minutes or more and are
eagerly anticipated by our homebound patrons.
A one (1) year commitment is required. For more information, call (310) 458-8646 or
email us at:
shut.in@smgov.net.
Library
Guide
Guides are stationed in the lobby of the Main
Library. They circulate and answer very general
questions about the Library's collection, direct
Library visitors to various areas within the
Library, and assist users with self checkout.
Volunteers are needed for 2 to 3 hours shifts during
hours the Library is open. Training is
provided prior to serving as a Guide.
A six (6) month commitment is required. For more information, call (310) 458-8646 or
email us at:
shut.in@smgov.net.
Homework Tutors*
Fairview Branch volunteer tutors will
assist young students with homework assignments,
reading, comprehension, writing and math. Volunteers will be placed with a child and meet once
a week at the library. Tutors can select
the day and time, Monday or Wednesday between
3:30 – 7p.m. Tutoring begins during October and
continues throughout the academic year. 20
hour minimum commitment.
Summer Reading and Math Support*
Fairview Branch volunteers will assist students with
a variety of activities that include reading,
comprehension and writing. There are also
opportunities to engage students in Scrabble and
Math Games. The library Summer Reading Program runs
from July 1 – August 8. Volunteers are asked to
commit a minimum of one hour a week for the
6 week program. Volunteer orientation: Saturday,
May 23 from 10 a.m. – 12p.m.
Knitting Club*
Fairview Branch volunteers will help beginning
knitters to get started and oversee projects.
Mondays from 5 - 6:30 p.m.
Youth Chess Club*
Fairview Branch teen volunteers will assist
the program coordinator in setting up, teaching and
managing the popular program.
*Please Note:
Volunteers age 18 and over are required to be
fingerprinted as part of a background check before
they can work with children. For more information,
contact Fairview Children's Librarian, Sylvia
Anderle at (310) 450-0443 or
Sylvia.Anderle@smgov.net.
Friends of the Santa Monica Public Library
The Friends of SMPL is a
dynamic organization supporting the Library
through fundraising and volunteer activities.
Its purpose is to increase public interest in
the Library by focusing
attention on the Library’s facilities, services
and needs; to encourage gifts, endowments and
bequests for the enrichment of the Library’s
collections; and in other ways to contribute to
the cultural life of Santa Monica. For
information or to volunteer, call (310) 458-8608.
Library Docents
This exciting new volunteer opportunity was created
to introduce the community to all of the unique
features of the new Main Library. Volunteers in
this program are trained to lead tours of the
library. Successful completion of an orientation
and five training sessions are required for this
program. Time commitment is four hours a month for
a minimum of one year.
The initial response to this position was so
positive that we've instituted a waiting list.
If
you’re interested in adding your name to this
list of volunteers, fill out this
online form
or
call us
at (310) 458-8646 or
email us at
shut.in@smgov.net.
Book Discussion Group Facilitator
Volunteers recruited each winter for spring events. Get involved in
the annual Santa Monica Citywide Reads by
volunteering to become a discussion group
facilitator.
The Library will train you, and you'll have an
opportunity to facilitate book discussions on the featured
book for the public
at libraries, bookstores and coffeehouses. For more information, visit the
Citywide Reads Web site; or call
the Library at (310) 458-8600.
Teen Volunteers
Please visit the
SMPL Teens website to find out more about
volunteer opportunities for teens.
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