Volunteer Opportunities

Library volunteers play an important role in the library’s mission.

As a library volunteer, you’ll be helping to provide your neighbors and community members with life-enriching experiences.

Why do people volunteer at the Lewis Egerton Smoot Memorial Library?

  • Interest in books and the Library

  • Make an impact on the community

  • Need to complete a community service requirement

  • Acquire new skills and gain work experience

  • Meeting new and interesting people

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    What kind of volunteer positions are generally available?

  • Youth Services Assistance -assist our Youth Services Department with crafts, displays, and programs.

  • Technical Services Assistance – assist our Technical Services Department with labeling, mending, and withdrawing books.

  • Circulation Assistance – assist our Circulation Department with organizing bookshelves, creating booklists, and filling book requests.

  • Outreach Assistance – help us deliver materials to those who can’t get to the library.

  • Clerical Assistance – assist our staff with photocopying, typing, and filing.

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    How can I become a volunteer?

    Download an application form:

    We will review your application, and if there are any opportunities that match your interests, we will invite you to attend an interview and orientation session.

    For more information, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator at 540-775-7951 or at frontdesk@smoot.org.