Thank you for considering volunteering your time and labor at the International District branch of the Albuquerque and Bernalillo Public Libraries!
Volunteers play an important role in assisting the Library to offer our services to the community on a continuing basis. Volunteers are selected based upon their qualifications and the needs of the Library at any given time.
Current shifts listed are intended to confirm your interest and then staff will reach out to schedule a short interview and a tour of the library at a future date that works for you. Training would be scheduled after you are officially selected. Your schedule moving forward would be discussed and decided after being selected. Please contact Brooke Holland at eholland@cabq.gov with any questions.
What are the volunteering opportunities at International District Library?
For more details about the available volunteer opportunities, please email Brooke Holland: eholland@cabq.gov.
- Sort and label donated clothing to store and give out to patrons in need (priority assignment at IDL at this time)
- Shelve books, DVDs, CDs, and other materials as needed
While we appreciate every person who wishes to volunteer at the Library, opportunities are sometimes limited. Please be aware that we may not have a volunteer position available at this time that suits your interests and abilities. If you are accepted as a volunteer, we may ask you to alter your duties to meet the changing needs of the Library. Additionally, if your work is no longer necessary or proves unsatisfactory, you may be released.
What are some of the necessary skills or abilities?
The skills we prefer our volunteers have experience with depends on the assignment. Here is a sample of skills we look for:
- Good attention to detail
- Knowledge of alphabetical order
- Ability to learn the Dewey Decimal System
- Ability to match bar code and title
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to ask questions when clarification is needed
- Ability to become familiar with all sections of the branch
- Computer literacy
- Willingness to learn Library databases
- Patient with good social skills
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office, internet, and email basics
Please note that not all skills are necessary for all volunteer assignments.
What else do I need?
A criminal background check will be required. City policy requires anyone who wishes to volunteer at the Library to consent to the performance of a background investigation by an outside agency. There is no cost to you.
