Volunteer at the Santa Cruz Public Libraries
Volunteer at your local Branch
Interested in helping out your local library? Below is a list of volunteer positions which are currently open. If you have any questions, please contact Megan at AufdermaurM@santacruzpl.org or at (831) 427-7700 x7615.
Tales to Tails Coordinator: Tales to Tails offers children a chance to read to certified therapy dogs and cats, building their confidence in reading. Volunteers will be working around animals and helping children establish positive interactions with dogs and cats. Sound like a program you’d like to support? Apply today!
Dial-a-Story Reader: Did your voice-over dreams never come true? Record stories for local children with the Santa Cruz Public Libraries! Children are able to listen to these stories day or night, in both English and Spanish.
Branch Assistant: Do you like treasure hunts? Do you like to organize and alphabetize? The branches all need your help to find the books and other materials that are requested by library customers. Items must also be returned to the shelves, and those shelves always need to be put back in order– every day in every branch! Requires lifting, bending and stooping. Be a part of the library team.
Book Buddies: Bring library materials to those who can no longer get to the library. Become a BookBuddy volunteer and deliver to homebound persons in nursing homes, retirement apartments or individual residences. Deliver the joy of reading!
Homework Helper: Do you have two hours a week to help a student succeed? Become a Homework Helper with the Santa Cruz Public Libraries! Tutors should be able to instruct students in math and grammar, and Spanish is highly desired. Must be at least 16 years old to be a tutor. Locations: Live Oak Branch, Branciforte Branch, Garfield Park Branch and Boulder Creek Library.
Volunteer with FSCPL
Friends of the Santa Cruz Public Libraries’ (FSCPL) volunteers are a dedicated group of men, women, and young people who eagerly support the Friends’ activities. We raise money to support library programs, help build library collections, upgrade services, and continue community outreach. We need a broad base of volunteers to keep our libraries strong and growing. Find out more on the FSCPL Volunteer page.
To become a volunteer, fill out the online application or pick up an application at the Friends’ office in the Central Branch. For more information, contact Ron D’Alessandro, the Friends’ Volunteer Coordinator, at (831) 427-7707 x7798 or by e-mail at dalessandror@santacruzpl.org.
