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.

Some positions may require a thorough background check, particularly if you will be working with patrons unsupervised.

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.

Volunteer getting items patrons have put on hold

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 Librarian 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 coordinator at (503) 526-3703 or jjohnson@beavertonoregon.gov if you are interested in joining the Foundation Board or the New Friends of the Library Board.