Thank you for considering volunteering your time and labor at the Cherry Hills Library in Albuquerque!
Much of the Library’s work is routine, or requires extensive training provided by Library staff and volunteers. 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.
What are some of the volunteering opportunities (Currently Needed)?
A sample of volunteer assignments is listed below. Not all opportunities are available at all times or at all branch locations. For a full list and descriptions, please ask at the Volunteer Coordinator.
- Shelf reader
- Shelving holds - Wednesdays, 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
- Pulling Paging Slips or items for weeding
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
- Patient with good social skills
Please note that not all skills are necessary for all volunteer assignments.
Have an idea for a Library community activity?
Besides the opportunities listed above, if you have another idea for an activity you think your branch Library could benefit from that you could volunteer for, let us know! At various branches, we have activities like chess club, college prep help, science programs, book clubs (in various languages)--the list goes on! You are welcome to talk to the Volunteer Coordinator at your local Library to discuss what's possible.
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.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Once you have cleared the background check, your application will be in pending status and submitted to Cherry Hills. Please contact the Cherry Hills Volunteer Coordinator, and you will be scheduled for an interview. A new volunteer may not participate at the library branch until you have been cleared by library staff.
Thank you for considering the Library for your volunteer service!
