Opportunities From: One Albuquerque Volunteers

2026 Summer Reading Program Teen Volunteer (Ages 13-18)

Unearth a Story! – May 30th, 2026 to July 26th, 2026 -- Main Library

What do SRP volunteers do?

Teen volunteers are a vital part of our summer programming. Volunteers help with all types of work, from signing up participants, to stamping Summer Reading Logs, and handing out weekly prizes. They may also be asked to help with the day-to-day business of the library, as well as contributing their own special skills on an as-needed basis. Volunteers should be prepared to attend a mandatory orientation and to work a minimum of one shift per week for the duration of the library’s Summer Reading Program which runs from May 30th through July 26th.

Special events are where our volunteers will really shine. Volunteers may help with offering and/or assisting during arts & crafts or story time programs, helping with setting up and tearing down, and with generating publicity by sharing information about our events. Teen volunteers play an important role at the Library during the busy summer schedule.  

What do I need to become a SRP volunteer?

All volunteers must be able to attend an orientation session in order to be considered for the SRP volunteer program. If you cannot attend the orientation date, please contact the volunteer coordinator at (505)768-5136.

City policy requires background checks for anyone aged 13+ before being considered to volunteer for the Library. There is no cost to the applicant. Background checks must clear before volunteers attend orientation in order to volunteer during the program.

All volunteers must complete orientation before Summer Reading begins! Main Library's orientation date is: May 23rd, 2026 from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Contact Main Library with questions:
(505)768-5136 or MainChildrensRoom@cabq.gov

Thank you for your interest in volunteering at the Albuquerque Public Library!
We are excited to work with you!

Thank you for considering sharing your time and expertise at the Genealogy Center on the second floor of the Main Library in Albuquerque!

We are looking for experienced genealogists who have spent at least two years conducting genealogical research and are proficient in using Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org.  Computer skills are a must.  You should be a patient and pleasant teacher.  We emphasize showing people how to conduct family research according to established standards rather than doing the research for them.

If this sounds like a volunteer opportunity you would enjoy please:

1.  Complete the L2 w/o MVD background check on your Volunteer Profile under Qualifications or when you select Respond below.

2.  Once your background check has been approved (you will receive an email verifying this), please respond for a time to come in for a half hour interview to discuss the opportunity and to see if it would be a good fit for you and the Library. 

3.  Please contact librarygenealogy@cabq.gov or (505)768-5131 BEFORE you come in for the interview.   Interviews are available on Thursday mornings at 10:30, but if that time does not work for you we can schedule another time.

Thank you for your interest in the Genealogy Center Volunteer opportunity!