Carlsbad City Library Volunteer Information
Mission
The library provides community members of all ages with convenient access to high quality resources and services to inform and enrich individual and community life.
Vision
The library is the destination for information, enjoyment of reading, lifelong learning and cultural enrichment for those who live, work and play in Carlsbad.
How You Can Help
We strive to match your interests, skills and schedule with Library programs that need your help. Ongoing (weekly or monthly) volunteer opportunities are described on the following pages. Please review the opportunities and specific requirements.
How to Apply
- Attend a volunteer orientation to learn about our volunteer program.
- Interview for a specific volunteer position. Openings are limited.
- If placed, training dates and schedules are usually assigned within a month of completed interviews.
2008 Orientations are on the following Saturdays, 9:30 am-11:00 am:
- January 12 - Georgina Cole Library, 1250 Carlsbad Village Drive, Community Room
- February 16 - Carlsbad City Library, 1775 Dove Lane, Gowland Meeting Room
- April 5 - Georgina Cole Library, 1250 Carlsbad Village Drive, Community Room
- May 24 - Carlsbad City Library, 1775 Dove Lane, Gowland Meeting Room
- August 16 - Georgina Cole Library, 1250 Carlsbad Village Drive, Community Room
- September 20 - Carlsbad City Library, 1775 Dove Lane, Gowland Meeting Room
- October 25 - Georgina Cole Library, 1250 Carlsbad Village Drive, Community Room
Most ongoing volunteer positions require a set weekly 3-4 hour commitment for at least 6 months. Volunteer activities are for adults, with limited positions for youths who will be at least high school juniors. (For short term school community service projects for youth ages 12 and up, call or email the Volunteer Coordinator. Opportunities are limited.) The Library has four locations where volunteer opportunities may be offered. Orientations will cover opportunities at all locations. Bring your completed application to the orientation. The complete volunteer packet can be downloaded from this web page or call to have one sent to you. To set up an interview, bring your appointment calendar. Interviews are scheduled when applicants have completed the orientation and are available for specific shift openings. To sign up for the orientation call or email Volunteer Services several days in advance. Leave a message with your name, contact information and date of the orientation you wish to attend.
Thank you for your interest in the Carlsbad City Library. See you at the orientation!
Amy Hoyt Bennett, Volunteer Coordinator
760-434-2877 or email abenn@ci.carlsbad.ca.us
Library Volunteer Opportunities
NEW! Circulation Shelf Readers (Carlsbad City Library, 1775 Dove Lane, and Georgina Cole Library, 1250 Carlsbad Village Drive.)
Very detail oriented volunteers are needed to help keep our collection of books and other materials in correct order so the public can easily find them on the shelves. Volunteers commit to a regular weekday schedule of 1-2 hour sessions, once or twice a week. A long term commitment of 70 hours or 6 months is required.
Adult Learning Program (Location: 1207 Carlsbad Village Dr., Suite "O" 760-434-2998)
This program offers free literacy tutoring in reading and writing for English-speaking adults. Both traditional and computer based literacy skills are taught. Adult volunteer tutors work on a one-to-one basis with adult learners, meeting twice a week, 1 ½ hours per session. Day and evening tutoring is offered. Tutor training is provided. Volunteer qualifications include patience, adaptability, empathy and ability to commit to a weekly schedule. Additionally, adult volunteers are needed once a week for a separate program to tutor high school students with challenges. (Applicants may contact ALP directly for details.)
Centro de Información (Location: 3333 Harding St.)
Centro de Información provides books, video cassettes, DVDs, magazines, newspapers and brochures both in English and Spanish that introduce Spanish-speaking children and adults to a wide variety of library resources. Programs for adults and bilingual story hours in English and Spanish are conducted regularly. If you think you may be a candidate for helping school-aged children, consider volunteering to help with the Homework Zone (see below). Adults and volunteers entering their junior or senior year in high school may apply. (Being bilingual in English and Spanish is helpful but not required.)
Computer Lab Assistants (Carlsbad City Library, 1775 Dove Ln., and Georgina Cole Library, 1250 Carlsbad Village Dr.)
Volunteers provide basic training, user assistance, troubleshooting and also generally promote the use of technology in the Library. Volunteers may teach computer skills or assist patrons when they need help with various programs and the Internet. The Library uses personal computers (PCs) with Microsoft Office software. Adults and mature junior volunteers entering junior or senior year in high school may apply. Volunteer help may be needed in either the adult or children's computer labs.
Homebound Program (A program for City of Carlsbad Residents.)
If you are interested in selecting books and delivering them to citizens who cannot come to the Library, then this program is for you. You choose your own time, meet with the homebound individual, select material, and deliver it. Many of these people have little or no company, and seeing our volunteers with library materials brings great joy.
The Homework Zone (Carlsbad City Library, 1775 Dove Ln., Georgina Cole Library, 1250 Carlsbad Village Dr. and Centro de Información, 3333 Harding St.)
This program enlists dedicated volunteers to provide homework assistance and study skill direction to students. Applicants should have patience, leadership ability, and basic computer skills. If you have an interest in children and education with an understanding of math and science this may be for you! Volunteers commit to two hours per week after-school (approx. 3-5pm or 4-6pm) for a full semester. High school students 16 years of age and older with a very strong academic interest and a teacher's recommendation may apply.
Saturday Stories (Carlsbad City Library, 1775 Dove Ln. and Georgina Cole Library, 1250 Carlsbad Village Dr.)
On Saturday mornings volunteers provide a half-hour story time for young children. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old and enjoy spending time with children. Volunteers must commit to one Saturday story time per month for 6 months. Leading a story time requires a very energetic, animated, outgoing personality and a love of small children.
Summer Reading Program (SRP) (Carlsbad City Library, 1775 Dove Ln., Georgina Cole Library, 1250 Carlsbad Village Dr. and Centro de Información, 3333 Harding St.)
The main objective of this program is to encourage children to read. Teenage volunteers (sixth grade and up) donate their time to listen to children's oral book reports. The application period is in early May of every year. Contact the Children's division at your preferred location for the SRP application. Dove Library 602-2047, Cole Library 434-2897, Centro de Información 729-6907.
Magazine and Book Sales (Carlsbad City Library, 1775 Dove Ln. and Georgina Cole Library, 1250 Carlsbad Village Dr.)
The Friends of the Library manage a bookstore at the Main Library and maintain a sales table for books and magazines at the Cole Library. Volunteers assist with sorting and pricing gifts of print and non-print materials, stock shelves, and staff the sales desk in the store during hours of operation. Contact Friends of the Library at (760) 602-2020.
Additional Information Occasionally other volunteer positions arise, such as historical indexing, proctors, clerical assistants, or special needs. Contact the Volunteer Coordinator for details. Volunteer position descriptions will be posted at volunteer orientations.
Background checks are required for certain volunteer positions.
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