City of Pleasanton Library and Recreation Department

Do you love bringing order from chaos? Does spending a few hours organizing bring you a sense of joy? If this sounds like you, then volunteer to shelve at the Pleasanton Library! We need dedicated volunteers to help shelve library materials. 

Volunteers work with library staff to perform wide-ranging tasks to enhance existing library services. Volunteer Library Shelvers generally help with shelving and the upkeep of our collection.  

Volunteer Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older
• Must be able to push carts, lift up to 25 pounds, as well as walk, stoop and stand throughout the volunteer shift 
• Must complete all volunteer paperwork and trainings including fingerprinting and attending in-person volunteer orientation and shelf training
• Must be able to sort library materials in correct alphabetical and numerical order, according to library classification 

Time Commitment

• A minimum of 2 hours a shift, per week for 6 months.

Example Duties

• Shelve and organize books and other library materials
• Clear out book drop and return bins, and push book carts
• General pick-up of library items and straightening
• Other duties as needed 

Ideal Volunteer

• Friendly, approachable, flexible
• Strong communication skills
• Reliable and timely
• Detail-oriented
• Able to shelve independently