Adult Opportunities
Volunteer Opportunities for Adults
We need volunteers to work a minimum of two consecutive hours each week for at least three months. Some volunteer tasks may require less frequent volunteer shifts.
The Beaverton City Library does not offer volunteer opportunities for court ordered community service.
Types of Opportunities Available
Shelving - Volunteers assist with shelving holds and videos. This is the most needed volunteer position in the Library and a great way to get started as a Library volunteer.
Hold Report Volunteer - Volunteers search the Library shelves for Beaverton items patrons have placed on hold. This is a morning position only.
Computer Trainers - Volunteers teach basic computer skills to patrons in a classroom setting. The curriculum is created by Library staff with the expectation that volunteers lead the class unsupervised. Each class is currently offered once a month.
Computer Assistants - Volunteers provide assistance with basic computer skills classes. A fellow volunteer will lead the class—your role would be to provide one-on-one support with a student who is struggling or needs extra support. Each class is currently offered once a month.
Technical Assistants - Technical Assistants provide a vital service to our patrons on the second floor of the Library. After five hours of training, volunteers will roam the floor, offering technical support to patrons. You may be assisting with formatting word documents, helping patrons open an email account, addressing printer problems and copier questions and more. This position requires a minimum six month commitment.
Homework Helper - During the school year, volunteers help children and teens with homework in the afternoons and evenings, Sunday - Thursday. The Children’s Division provides Homework Help to grades 2 - 5. The Young Adult/Teen Division provides Homework Help to grades 6 - 12 with an emphasis on advanced math and science.
Processors - Volunteers who have a keen attention to detail and like to work with their hands excel at processing! Work with new books and materials, preparing them for the collection.
Mending Volunteers - Volunteers help Library staff keep the collection clean and attractive. They wash or replace book jackets, tape torn pages, replace spine labels and repair minor spine damage. Volunteers also assist with DVD/CD cleaning.
Storytime Helper - Work one-on-one with a Children’s staff member in prepping and hosting a storytime for young children. Volunteers assist with crafts, cleaning toys and books and getting materials ready for storytime. Please note: Volunteers do not lead storytime or read directly to children.
Program Assistant - We have many opportunities for program volunteers—assist in preparing crafts for a children’s event; create program/marketing fliers; lead a teen club; host movies in our auditorium and more!
Clerical Support - We do need office volunteers to provide light data entry, make copies, look up information, etc. If you are interested in working behind the scenes, this may be for you!
Library Boards - Contact Jennifer Johnson, the Volunteer Manager, at (503) 526-3703 or For security reasons, you must enable JavaScript to view this E-mail address.
