There are a variety of opportunities for volunteer service in the Library, including helping our Spanish-speaking patrons. Most volunteer opportunities can be adjusted to fit your schedule. Below is a sample list of jobs volunteers do for us.

To volunteer at Provo City Library, you must first complete and return a Volunteer Application , which may be downloaded and printed here or picked up at the Library’s Reference Desk . Completed applications may be turned in at the Reference Desk or mailed to the Volunteer Coordinator at Provo City Library, 500 N University Ave, Provo, UT 84601-1618. All volunteers under the age of 18 must also turn in a “Parental/ Guardian Consent Form.” Note: You must be 14 years of age or older to volunteer at the Library.

Completed applications will be sent to the Provo City Human Resources Department for a required background check which can take up to one week. Once that is completed, our Volunteer Coordinator will contact you about your preferences and availability.

If you want more information, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator at 801-852-7685.

Please note: The Library does not accept applications for court-appointed community service hours.

Jobs Volunteers Do for Us

CIRCULATION DEPARTMENT
wash books – sort books to shelving carts – shelve books – shelf-read – shelve magazines

TECHNICAL SERVICES
cover books – prepare new library materials for check-out

ADULT & TEEN SERVICES
prepare new magazines for use – help in computer classes – copy and fold booklists

CHILDREN’S DEPARTMENT
check out head phones – help children with computer problems – prepare Storytime handouts – help with after school programs- Storytime Assistants- Monday Night Programs- take home projects 

HABLA ESPAÑOL?
help students in computer classes – teach computer classes – help librarians with Spanish story time – prepare booklists and class materials

SPECIAL EVENTS  
School Year - After School Activities for children
October - Teen Read Week
December - Fiesta Navideña (Spanish welcomed but not required)
Spring – Fairy Tea, Big Guy/ Little Guy
Summer Reading Programs (for all ages)