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Library Steward
Soos Creek Botanical Garden
✨ Organize books and design checkout systems
On-site
Auburn, WA
Posted 5 days ago
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Library & Educational Partnerships Manager (Volunteer)
Mentor A Promise
✨ Build and steward educational partnerships.
Remote
United States
Posted 9 days ago
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Library by the Lake: Lago Yojoa Naturescapes Trip
CHISPA PROJECT
✨ Unpack books and paint murals
On-site
Peña Blanca, Departamento de Cortés, Honduras
3/13/2027 - 3/20/2027
Family Friendly
Good for Groups
Posted 14 days ago
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Library Information Science Archives Records Management Digital Humanities Music Technology Audio Engineering Sound Reco
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Q's Ministry BHITS
✨ Digitize audio and create digital media content.
On-site
Carson, CA
Academic Credit
Posted 1 month ago
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Library and Literacy Volunteer
Tanzanian Children's Fund
✨ Organize library collections and lead reading programs
On-site
Oldeani, Manyara Region, Tanzania
Training Provided
Housing Available
Posted 1 month ago
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Library Foundation Seeks Board Membership
Westerville Library Foundation
✨ Attend meetings and support fundraising efforts.
On-site
Westerville, OH
Posted 1 month ago
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Library Staff Volunteer - Small Commitment - 6 hours a month
Friends of the Maple Lake Library
✨ Help patrons discover books and information
On-site
Maple Lake, MN
Training Provided
Posted 2 months ago
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Library Volunteer Tutors Needed!
Ontario City Library - Ovitt Family Community Library
✨ Provide one-to-one weekly reading instruction
On-site
Ontario, CA
Done in a Day
Posted 2 months ago
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Library Outreach Volunteer
Braille Institute Los Angeles Center
✨ Draft emails and marketing materials.
On-site
Los Angeles, CA
Posted 2 months ago
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Library volunteer
Friends of the Torrance Library
✨ Collect, sort, and price donated items.
On-site
Torrance, CA
Training Provided
Posted 3 months ago
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Library Shelver
Lake Park Public Library
✨ Shelve library materials and assist patrons
On-site
Lake Park, FL
Posted 3 months ago
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Library Garden Work Party (All Ages - Scouting Troops Welcome!)
Tigard Public Library
✨ Pull weeds in the library garden.
On-site
Tigard, OR
5/2/2026 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM PDT
Done in a Day
Family Friendly
Good for Groups
Posted 3 months ago
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LIBRARY ASSISTANT at community library near Silverdale - volunteers 55 +
Lutheran Community Services
✨ Check out and shelve library materials
On-site
Tracyton, WA
Posted 3 months ago
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Library Helper
Allies for Every Child
✨ Organize books and sort donations.
On-site
Culver City, CA
Posted 4 months ago
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Library Program Volunteer - Cone Park Branch
Alachua County Library District
✨ Assist with library programs.
On-site
Gainesville, FL
Training Provided
Posted 4 months ago
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Library & Bookstore Outreach Volunteer (Publishing)
The Center for the Advancement of Languages, Education, and Communities (CALEC)
✨ Research libraries and conduct outreach to bookstores.
Remote
Anywhere
Academic Credit
Training Provided
Good for Groups
Posted 4 months ago
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Library Volunteer
Mercy Heritage Center - Sisters of Mercy of the Americas
✨ Organize, inventory, and catalog library materials.
On-site
Belmont, NC
Done in a Day
Posted 4 months ago
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Genealogy Library Volunteer - Event Assistance
Huntington Beach Public Library
✨ Move and lift boxes and books
On-site
Huntington Beach, CA
7/31/2026 3:00 PM - 8/1/2026 4:00 PM PDT
Training Provided
Done in a Day
Posted 17 days ago
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Genealogy Library Volunteer - Researching, Handling Materials, Helping the Public
Huntington Beach Public Library
✨ Research and help the public
On-site
Huntington Beach, CA
Training Provided
Posted 21 days ago
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Lakeside Library Summer Pantry
Feeding San Diego - Direct Services
On-site
Lakeside, CA
7/28/2026 3:30 PM - 6:30 PM PDT
Source: Golden
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