Volunteering

We are always looking for volunteers!

Carnegie Branch Library Volunteer Program Mission

The Volunteer Program seeks to provide opportunities for volunteers to make meaningful contributions to the operations of the library, help to expand and enhance library services, strengthen ties to the community and build public awareness of the diverse services provided by Carnegie Branch Library.

Why do people volunteer at the Carnegie Branch Library for Local History?

They love local history and want to contribute their time & talents
They enjoy the satisfaction of helping others
They want to enhance their job skills or build their resume
They have benefited from the services the Carnegie Library offers and want to give back
They want to meet new people
They want to give back to their community

Volunteer Rights

Volunteers are a valuable resource to the Library and have the right to be treated with respect and fairness, to be given meaningful assignments, to be treated as co-workers and to be recognized for their work. In return, volunteers agree to perform their duties to the best of their abilities and to remain loyal to the mission, values, goals and policies of the Library.

How do I become a Volunteer?

To become a volunteer you will need to complete the following steps:

Complete and submit the Volunteer Application form
Complete a brief in-person interview with the Volunteer Coordinator.
Receive the Volunteer Handbook and complete required forms including background check
Request, be selected for, and then placed into a particular volunteer position(s)
Receive an orientation and job training relative to your assigned position(s)

What types of volunteer positions are available at the Carnegie Branch Library?

Below are some of the Volunteer positions that may be available. Not all positions are currently available at all branches. We aim to find the volunteer position that is most suited to you. Volunteer placement will take into account the volunteer’s skills, background, interests, experience, education and availability.

We are currently looking for volunteers for the following positions:

Oral History interviewer
Oral History Transcriber
Photograph scanner
Collection arrangement
Photocopying and clerical assistance

Most of these positions require in-depth training on the part of our staff as well as on the part of our volunteers. We are looking for people who are seriously committed to assisting us in making our materials available while also focusing on preservation.