Join the many people who share their time and talents as members of our San Mateo Library Team. As a library volunteer, you can make a difference every day.
So why should you want to add volunteering to your busy schedule?
Develop new skills
Enhance your resume
Meet new people
Stay busy
Learn about your community
Fulfill community service requirement for students
We need volunteers who will share their love of books, language and culture; volunteers who enjoy working with staff to assist customers in using the Library’s many new resources.
Other benefits that come with volunteering:
Set your own hours
Choose the work you want to do
Select which department you want to support
What are the characteristics looked for in a volunteer?
Caring people who value providing competent, courteous volunteer assistance
People who work well with staff and other volunteers
People with a desire to learn new skills
Responsible people who can maintain a good attendance record.
For information on these new volunteer opportunities or others, call (650) 522-7855 or email us at
