HOUSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY

What Is It?: A Central Library complex and 40 branch locations, “providing a network of materials, services and programs to Houston’s diverse neighborhoods.”

Help Needed: Share library information, work with children, process materials, or help with special projects.

Minimum Age to Volunteer: 14

Help Needed

COLLECTION ASSISTANT

Help organize, shelve, and maintain books and other materials; help at special events; assist with crafts or storytime; help visitors use the computers; assist with office duties; or other tasks.

ARCHIVE INTERNSHIP

This 3-week internship at the Metropolitan Research Center is for 2-3 high school students, age 16 or older, who will work with the archival collections and in the conservation lab. It is unpaid and takes place in June. More information is here – or email [email protected]. Application is due by May 1.

Time Commitment:

Volunteers who want to help on a regular / recurring basis are asked to help out for at least 20 hours during the first 30-45 days. After that, the staff can be flexible regarding schedule adjustments.

There are no set shifts.

Suitable for Groups of Volunteers?

Yes. The volunteer page gives more information about group projects.

Training Needed:

None; the library will provide a volunteer orientation and training.

Contact:

Visit the volunteer web page here, call Volunteer Services at (832) 393-1481, or email [email protected].

Website:

http://houstonlibrary.org/get-involved/volunteer