San Mateo Celebrates is a weeklong National Library Week festival (April 18–25), featuring free events at the Main Library and outreach across the city. We’re looking for friendly, reliable volunteers to help create a welcoming, well-run experience for all.
Number of volunteers needed: 2 – 4 (per day, rotating shifts)
Where: San Mateo Farmers’ Markets + Main Library
Role Details:
- Wear and perform as Elephant or Piggie from the beloved Mo Willems series
- Participate in scheduled meet-and-greets, storytime, and special moments (e.g., cake cutting)
- Interact with children and families in an warm, engaging, non-verbal way
Physical Requirements:
- Elephant: 5'8"–6'0" tall, average build
- Piggie: 5'3"–5'7" tall, average build
Time Blocks:
Saturday, April 18 — College of San Mateo Farmers’ Market
- 8:30 AM arrival
- 9:00 – 10:00 AM meet & greet
- 10:00 – 10:30 AM break
- 10:30–11:30 AM meet & greet
Sunday, April 19 — Downtown Farmers’ Market
- 8:30 AM arrival
- 9:00 – 10:00 AM meet & greet
- 10:00 – 10:30 AM break
- 10:30 – 11:30 AM meet & greet
- 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM break
- 12:00 – 1:00 PM meet & greet
Saturday, April 25 — Main Library
- 10:30 – 11:00 AM Storytime (Oak Room)
- 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM meet & greet (Book Bubble)
- 1:00 – 1:30 PM break
- 1:30 – 2:00 PM Cake Cutting (Lobby)
- 2:00 – 2:30 PM break
- 3:00 – 4:00 PM meet & greet (Book Bubble)
