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Volunteering at the Library

Volunteers are an essential ingredient to Saint Paul Public Library's service to customers. Volunteers give their time and their diverse talents to support professional staff in providing high quality customer service at all of our library branches. We take great pride that over a quarter of our volunteers have remained active for more than 5 years. In 2007, 683 youth and adult volunteers contributed 22,000 hours in service to the Library.

We have a diverse force of volunteers who do a wide variety of tasks. Volunteer opportunities can be found in technical services, tutoring, and public services. Volunteers serve as homework helpers, gardeners, internet assistants, and assist with clerical and maintenance tasks.

How to Volunteer

If you are 12 years or older you may apply to be a volunteer at SPPL, by contacting Wendy Neurer, the Volunteer Coordinator, at 651-266-7420 or at wendy.neurer@ci.stpaul.mn.us for an application and to discuss volunteer opportunities. An interview will be scheduled, discussing time commitments, skills, and interests.

Minors must have written parental/guardian permission. A variety of short-term and on-going volunteer projects are available. An average volunteer commitment is two hours a week for a six month period. There are many positions which complement different schedules, skills, and interests.

Volunteer Opportunities

• Assist with Summer Reading Program
• Library Store (Central Library)
• Bookmobile parade volunteers (youth volunteers)
• Gardening projects
• Library support services
• Assist with new self-checkout machines
• Relabeling library materials and book jacket projects (Central, Highland Park, Rondo, and Sun Ray)
• Read with Me program tutors
• Homework Center tutors

Volunteer of the Year

• 2007
• 2006
• 2005
• 2004
• 2003
• 2002

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