Volunteering at the Free Library of Philadelphia can be rewarding and fun. We have opportunities at Central Library and our neighborhood branches throughout the city!
Please print out a Volunteer Application and return it to: Volunteer Services Program,
1901 Vine St, Philadelphia, PA 19103. You can also bring the form to your local branch.
Once you return the completed application, we will contact you and schedule an interview to discuss your interests and volunteer options.
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Masters of Library and Information Science Internships: |
Interested Graduate students can enhance their educational program of study with a wide variety of opportunities that can be experienced volunteering in a large urban public library setting. For more information about unpaid internships with The Free Library of Philadelphia, please contact The Office of Public Service Support at 215-686-5372 or via email at internships@freelibrary.org |
Seasonal Volunteer Opportunities: |
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Municipal Volunteer Opportunities: |
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Central Library only: |
- Friends of the Free Library - Bookcorner Bookstore
Location: 20th and Wood Streets, behind Library
Hours: Open Monday - Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Description: Shelving, sorting, pricing donated books, and assisting customers.
- Books-To-Go Book Sale
Location: 1901 Vine Street
Hours: Monday - Friday, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Description: Packing, processing and sorting books, cashiering.
- Mailings
- Special Events
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Central Library and Branches: |
- Shelving
- Clerical Aide
- Teen Book Critic
Description: For students in grades 7-12.
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LIBRARY FOR THE BLIND 919 Walnut Street :
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- Quality Assurance
Description: Inspecting condition of book cassettes.
- Book Readers for Audio Tape
Description: Record books for the visually impaired.
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All that is needed to volunteer is: |
- At least 14 years of age.
- Available to volunteer at least 1-3 hours a week for at least 2-3 months. Some evening, Saturday, and short-term opportunities are available.
- The ability to work alone or with others (other volunteers, staff, or patrons).
Questions? Contact Volunteer Services Program at 215-686-5340 or email at volunteer@freelibrary.org.
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