The Friends of the Central Library are seeking volunteers to work in the Friends’ Bookstore. We are looking for people who can work 2-5 hours during the day, weekly or monthly. Bookstore volunteers greet customers, help them find books, and handle sales. They are responsible for keeping the bookshelves filled and organized, and setting up special displays. Some volunteers also handle and sort incoming book donations. We welcome outgoing, organized people to staff the Bookstore; and also need volunteers to sort and shelve books behind the scenes outside of bookstore hours, as well as to help with online sales. If you are interested in volunteering, please call the bookstore at 619-238-6655, stop by and fill out an application, or click here for an online volunteer application form. An interview will be conducted to match potential volunteers to current opportunities. 

Docent

Docents welcome visitors, conduct tours, answer questions about exhibits in Hervey Room’s Wangenheim Collection, 9th floor.

• To be a docent, you must interact well with people, be able to remember text of tour script, present in friendly manner and feel comfortable working in a quiet setting. An appreciation and understanding of historical artifacts is desirable. You also must commit to working 1 day a week for 3 hours a day for at least 6 months. For more information, contact Matthew Nye, 619-236-5895.

Other Volunteer Opportunities

Computer Graphics,Web Design, Social Media Promotion.

• Friends of San Diego Central Library is looking for volunteers to do social media promotion.

Book Sales Sorting, pricing, and shelving donated books. 

Researching potentially rare books on the Internet. Culling unsold books for disposal.

Substitute for volunteers who miss their assigned shift.

Price books for sale.

Online Book Sales

•  Sell rare and interesting books online for the Friends.