St Johns Library: Event Assistant for Grand Opening (age 16+)
The grand reopening of St Johns Library will be a vibrant, celebratory, multigenerational and multicultural event!
We are anticipating a large number of attendees and are looking for volunteers who are flexible and willing to help out where needed. Various shifts are available on Saturday, June 27 and Sunday, June 28, 2026. Volunteers will assist with a variety of tasks depending on what is needed most at the time. Most of the volunteer activities will be outside under a tent.
Location: St. Johns Library, 7510 N Charleston Ave., Portland, OR 97203
Age Requirement: 16+ or any age if volunteering with a parent/guardian
Available Shifts
- Saturday, June 27, 8:00 am - 11:00 am (ribbon cutting)
- Saturday, June 27, 10:30 am - 1:30 pm
- Saturday, June 27, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Saturday, June 27, 3:30 pm - 6:00 pm
- Sunday, June 28, 11:30 am - 2:30 pm
- Sunday, June 28, 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
- Sunday, June 28, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Tasks & Responsibilities
- Help set up and break down the event
- Greet event guests and help them find their way
- Assist with guest seating
- Distribute food and beverages
- Assist performers
- Help manage line queues
Special Skills & Qualifications
- Excited about new libraries
- Enjoy talking with people
- Conversationally fluent in English
- Able to work in a busy and fast paced environment
- Able to stand for the majority of the shift and lift up to 20 pounds
- Able to work independently
Benefits
- Enjoy amazing performances
- Be a part of the grand opening celebration of this beautiful new space
Training & Other Requirements
- On-site training provided at the event
- A volunteer application must be completed before being assigned to a shift
- Wear your volunteer badge when you're volunteering
