Nonprofit
Published 11/14/25 3:42PM

San Diego Automotive Museum Librarian

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near San Diego, CA
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per month
    Commitment Details:
    Must commit to at least 2 shifts per month. The library is open Daily. Please visit our website and fill out an application.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    20
    Cause Areas:
    Arts & Music, Education
    Good For:
    Teens, Age 55+, Private Corporate Groups
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    16+
    Other Requirements:
    This is a long-term volunteer opportunity and is not designed for those needing hours for community service requirements.
    Wheelchair Accessible

    Description

    San Diego Automotive Museum Librarian

    The San Diego Automotive Museum is home to an extensive research library, comprised of an outstanding collection of books, repair manuals, and other publications. The library is entirely run by volunteers. The San Diego Automotive Museum's library is currently under renovations and should re-open this fall.

    Volunteer librarians are responsible for greeting guests, assisting with finding research material and, eventually, assisting with scanning all media to a digital format.

    Opportunity Requirements & Important Notes

    Time Commitment: Librarians work each day the museum is open; you can commit to a daily, weekly, or monthly schedule. Serving one shift per week is required.

    Onboarding Process: Fill out the San Diego Automotive Museum's volunteer application. Attend the training to become a librarian volunteer.

    Required Skills/Experience: Basic computer skills and people skills.

    Desired Skills/Experience: A background in library science would be a plus.

    About the San Diego Automotive Museum

    The mission of the San Diego Automotive Museum is to tell the story of the social and technological past, present, and future of motorized vehicles throughout its collections, exhibitions, and educational programs.

    • Important information
    • Volunteer time shifts are broken down into the following time frames:

    Morning or Afternoon with occasional evenings for a special event.

    Location

    On-site

    San Diego Automotive Museum

    2080 Pan American Plaza, San Diego, California, US

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