The library is currently rebuilding our volunteer program and has paused accepting new volunteers. We will resume in July 2025.
Volunteers are the heart of the Library! We could not do all the work that we do without the help of volunteers like you. If you would like to volunteer, positions are available at all locations and include assisting with youth programs, clerical work, book sales, special events, and other projects. We are listing a few sample job duties under each job type. We use volunteers in varying capacities at different locations, but these will give you an idea of the types of duties we have.
We ask that most volunteers:
- Are friendly, polite and energetic
- Be able to commit to a standard schedule (except for program assistants and periodic volunteers – see below)
- Be willing to work initially with staff for training
- Be able to work during open hours of their chosen location/department
Youth can start volunteering when they enter the 9th grade. 9th-12th graders are encouraged to join our volunTEEN program, active at all five library locations!
Send an email to request more information about volunteering at Anchorage Public Library.