About Volunteering
Volunteering at Wellesley Free Library
Are you looking for a way to support the ongoing mission of the Wellesley Free Library? Volunteering your time and skill is an excellent way to show your support and make a meaningful difference by enhancing the Library’s programs and services.The Library is usually looking for energetic volunteers to help in a range of on-site and strategic roles. So if you have a passion for your community and for learning, consider putting your talents to use.
On-Site Roles
There are several volunteer opportunities for people who want to work in the library environment with fellow volunteers and staff. These roles require the ability to commit to a regular schedule of at least two hours a week for a minimum of 16 weeks. We also ask that you keep your hours as regular as possible, call when you cannot make it, and provide advance notice of vacations.
Roles at Supporting Organizations
The Library’s continued success depends on the excellent work of our volunteer Board of Trustees and two supporting organizations: The Friends of the Wellesley Free Libraries, and The Wellesley Free Library Foundation. If you would like to play a role in determining the future strategic direction of library programs and services, or fundraising and awareness initiatives, please contact Jamie Jurgensen by e-mail or at 781-235-1610 x1100 to learn more.
Training
When you become an on-site volunteer, you will be assigned a Staff Supervisor, who will provide you with training.
How to Apply
New volunteers are asked to fill out a volunteer application and (if over 18) a volunteer CORI. Online forms are located here. Print versions are available in the Administrative Office (second floor of the Main Library).
List of Volunteer Opportunities
| Position | Description |
|---|---|
| Custodial | Cleaning work areas Dusting book stacks Weeding plant beds |
| Children's | Chess teacher Preparing craft supplies Shelf-reading (putting books in alphabetical or numerical order) Shifting books |
| Reference | Filling displays Neatening public areas Refilling supplies Searching shelves Shifting books |
| Circulation | Bar-coding books Public Service ambassador at self check-out stations Shelf-reading (putting books in alphabetical or numerical order) Shelving books Shifting books Unpacking book bins |
| Technical Services | Cleaning DVDs Retrieving items from shelves |
| Computer Lab | Coaching adults on using basic and intermediate computer applications. |
| Program Facilitator | If you have a special skill or interest that you would like to share on an ongoing basis, talk with us. To run a monthly program requires a very special volunteer, one who is qualified and willing to give a lot of time to preparing the program as well as be available to run the program. Some Library programs being run by volunteers include: Stitch and Chat, Write Right Writers’ Group, and Read to a Dog. |
| Wellesley ESL | English language practice with adults. |
| Book sales | Your information will be forwarded to the Friends of the Wellesley Free Libraries. |
| Fundraising | Your information will be forwarded to the Library Director. |