Opportunities From: City of San Mateo

Volunteer: Storytime Assistant

Purpose of Position: Assist Children's Services Department with Storytime

Qualifications:

Age 14 and older Enjoys interacting with children Good communication skills Ability to understand and follow directions clearly Reliable and responsible Spanish/English and Chinese/English bilingual speakers encouraged to apply

Responsibilities:

Assist with crowd control Use of puppetry for welcoming participantsActively participating in songs and rhymes Clean Storytime props Maintain safe and clean environment for Library patrons Provide high quality customer service

Selection and Training: Attend a volunteer orientation

Time Commitment: 1–2 hour shift, 1 day a week

Tuesdays - Baby Storytime from 10am - 11:30am

Wednesdays - Pajama Storytime from 5:15pm - 6:15pm

Site/Station: San Mateo Main

Reports to: Children's & Literacy Services Staff

Program: Library

Purpose of Position: Assist Children's Services Department with Storytime

Qualifications:

Age 14 and older Enjoys interacting with children Good communication skills Ability to understand and follow directions clearly Reliable and responsible Spanish/English and Chinese/English bilingual speakers encouraged to apply

Responsibilities:

Assist with crowd control Use of puppetry for welcoming participantsActively participating in songs and rhymes Clean Storytime props Maintain safe and clean environment for Library patrons Provide high quality customer service

Selection and Training: Attend a volunteer orientation

Time Commitment: 1–2 hour shift, 1 day a week

Tuesdays - Baby Storytime from 10am - 11:30am

Wednesdays - Pajama Storytime from 5:15pm - 6:15pm

Site/Station: San Mateo Main

Reports to: Children's & Literacy Services Staff

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: 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: 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: 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: Discard Support

This opportunity is dedicated to supporting the process through which books (and other materials) from the library's collection and public donations are discarded. Materials that are deemed discards are nonetheless handled with care so that they can reach the next phase of their life, whether that means being resold by an external vendor or being recycled.

In this volunteer role, you will:

Scan discard materials (books and media) and separately them accordingly. Prepare materials for pick-up. Handle, carry, and move loaded boxes.Potentially take on other tasks relevant to discarded materials.

Please note: Due to the nature of this opportunity's tasks, interested volunteers should be able to lift boxes that weigh between 25-40 lbs. 

Program: Library

This opportunity is dedicated to supporting the process through which books (and other materials) from the library's collection and public donations are discarded. Materials that are deemed discards are nonetheless handled with care so that they can reach the next phase of their life, whether that means being resold by an external vendor or being recycled.

In this volunteer role, you will:

Scan discard materials (books and media) and separately them accordingly. Prepare materials for pick-up. Handle, carry, and move loaded boxes.Potentially take on other tasks relevant to discarded materials.

Please note: Due to the nature of this opportunity's tasks, interested volunteers should be able to lift boxes that weigh between 25-40 lbs. 

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: 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