Opportunities From: City of San Mateo

Volunteer: Iranian Library Advisory Committee

Duties for this role include:

Helping plan for future events.Distributing flyers to local businesses.Decorating rooms and cleaning up afterwards.

This committee meets in the Main Library on a periodic basis.

Program: Library

Duties for this role include:

Helping plan for future events.Distributing flyers to local businesses.Decorating rooms and cleaning up afterwards.

This committee meets in the Main Library on a periodic basis.

Program: Library

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 94402

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: African American Library Advisory Committee

Duties for this role include:

Helping plan for future events.Distributing flyers to local businesses.Decorating rooms and cleaning up afterwards.

This committee meets in the Main Library on a periodic basis.

Program: Library

Duties for this role include:

Helping plan for future events.Distributing flyers to local businesses.Decorating rooms and cleaning up afterwards.

This committee meets in the Main Library on a periodic basis.

Program: Library

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 94402

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Asian American Library Advisory Committee

Duties for this role include:

Helping plan for future events.Distributing flyers to local businesses.Decorating rooms and cleaning up afterwards.

This committee meets in the Main Library on a periodic basis

Program: Library

Duties for this role include:

Helping plan for future events.Distributing flyers to local businesses.Decorating rooms and cleaning up afterwards.

This committee meets in the Main Library on a periodic basis

Program: Library

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 94402

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Friends of the Library Book Sale & Donation Support

Love books and music? Help sort the many books and other media that are donated daily at the San Mateo Public Library. Learn to prepare these materials for sale by selecting, pricing and attractively displaying them in the Friends Book Sale Area. Work with visitors and shoppers in the sale area or community outreach selecting and distributing free books to schools, senior centers, senior care facilities and housing.

Program: Library

Love books and music? Help sort the many books and other media that are donated daily at the San Mateo Public Library. Learn to prepare these materials for sale by selecting, pricing and attractively displaying them in the Friends Book Sale Area. Work with visitors and shoppers in the sale area or community outreach selecting and distributing free books to schools, senior centers, senior care facilities and housing.

Program: Library

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 94402

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Computer Aide

Help monitor public use of library computers and provide one-on-one assistance with navigating basic computer and internet functions, printing, and using Microsoft applications.

Program: Library

Help monitor public use of library computers and provide one-on-one assistance with navigating basic computer and internet functions, printing, and using Microsoft applications.

Program: Library

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 94402

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Cleaning Wizards

Duties for this role include:

Cleaning shelves, computer workstations, and other high-touch areas.Other cleaning tasks that may arise.Special projects or tasks, on occasion.

This opportunity takes place out of the Main Library and is flexible on time. 

Program: Library

Duties for this role include:

Cleaning shelves, computer workstations, and other high-touch areas.Other cleaning tasks that may arise.Special projects or tasks, on occasion.

This opportunity takes place out of the Main Library and is flexible on time. 

Program: Library

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 94402

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Latino Library Advisory Committee

The Latino Library Advisory Committee started in 2005 to promote Latino cultural events within the library. They continue to host events for the community that highlight and celebrate Latino culture. 

Duties for this role include:

Helping plan for future events.Distributing flyers to local businesses.Decorating rooms and cleaning up afterwards.

This committee meets in the Main Library on a periodic basis. Events include Las Posadas and Cinco de Mayo.


Program: Library

The Latino Library Advisory Committee started in 2005 to promote Latino cultural events within the library. They continue to host events for the community that highlight and celebrate Latino culture. 

Duties for this role include:

Helping plan for future events.Distributing flyers to local businesses.Decorating rooms and cleaning up afterwards.

This committee meets in the Main Library on a periodic basis. Events include Las Posadas and Cinco de Mayo.


Program: Library

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 94402

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Golf Marshals

Golf Marshals will assist players, help our cart staff, and work with the pro shop staff to help keep the golf course moving at an enjoyable pace for everyone.

Time Commitment: Volunteers work one 7-hour shift per week.

Training: Training will take place at the golf course.

Bonus: Complimentary golf/cart privileges will be provided for your service time.

Program: Poplar Creek Golf Course

Golf Marshals will assist players, help our cart staff, and work with the pro shop staff to help keep the golf course moving at an enjoyable pace for everyone.

Time Commitment: Volunteers work one 7-hour shift per week.

Training: Training will take place at the golf course.

Bonus: Complimentary golf/cart privileges will be provided for your service time.

Program: Poplar Creek Golf Course

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 94401

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Welcome Greeter

Create a welcoming atmosphere by greeting library patrons, assisting with directional information, and assisting patrons utilize the Library technologies in the lobby.

Program: Library

Create a welcoming atmosphere by greeting library patrons, assisting with directional information, and assisting patrons utilize the Library technologies in the lobby.

Program: Library

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 94402

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Planning a cleanup day? Let us know about it here!

Team Up To Clean Up brings San Mateo residents and neighborhoods together in a joint effort to eliminate litter in our streets, storm drains, parks, and waterways. Our City program helps groups large and small keep their neighborhood free of unsightly litter, and the natural environment safer for all.

A team can be just two friends committed to a cleaner world or hundreds of neighbors who make cleaning up a special community event. Your team can vary in size for each cleanup and your cleanup schedule can change too. We want to support you in making your team the perfect fit for your community.

Program: Team Up to Clean Up

Team Up To Clean Up brings San Mateo residents and neighborhoods together in a joint effort to eliminate litter in our streets, storm drains, parks, and waterways. Our City program helps groups large and small keep their neighborhood free of unsightly litter, and the natural environment safer for all.

A team can be just two friends committed to a cleaner world or hundreds of neighbors who make cleaning up a special community event. Your team can vary in size for each cleanup and your cleanup schedule can change too. We want to support you in making your team the perfect fit for your community.

Program: Team Up to Clean Up

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 94403

Allow Groups: Yes