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  Library Volunteer Opportunities

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. For more information, call (310) 458-8646 or email us at: shut.in@smgov.net.

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. 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.*

Knitting Club - Fairview Branch volunteers will help beginning knitters to get started and oversee projects. Mondays from 5 - 6:30 p.m. 10 hour minimum commitment.*

Math Coaches - Fairview Branch volunteers will engage young students in special math games. Full series commitment.*

Series 1: Oct 7 - Nov 25. Orientation Sept 30 from 2 - 3:30 p.m.
Series 2: Jan 6 - Feb 24. Orientation Dec 30
from 2 - 3:30 p.m.

*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.

Book Discussion Group Leader - Volunteers recruited each winter for spring events. Get involved in the annual Santa Monica Citywide Reads by volunteering to become a discussion group leader. The Library will train you, and you'll have an opportunity to lead book discussions on the featured book for the public at libraries, bookstores and coffeehouses. Sign up here for advance notification of discussion groups and other programs and events. For more information, visit the Citywide Reads Web site; or call the Library at (310) 458-8600.

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.

Teen Volunteers- Please visit the SMPL Teens website to find out more about volunteer opportunites for teens.

 

This page was last modified on 08/06/2008

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