SUPPORT your library through the donation of time! Learn new skills, meet new people, and help build your community! We have volunteer opportunities that are; regular and on-going, on-call, and/or seasonal. Check the listings to the right for our current opportunities.
WHAT’S INVOLVED? Weekly or monthly time commitment varies between volunteer roles, but a minimum duration of six months commitment to a position is preferred. We provide specific training and on-going support so that volunteers are successful!
WHO CAN VOLUNTEER? The library accepts applications for volunteer roles from individuals who are 12 years of age (with written parental permission) and older. For group, seasonal or court-mandated community service opportunities please email volunteercoordinator@curtislibrary.com for more information.
Part of what makes Curtis extraordinary is our team of dedicated volunteers.
Curtis Library is currently accepting applications for the following volunteer position(s):
Repair Cafe: Do you have a handy skill such as woodworking, sewing, or jewelry making? Are you comfortable making small repairs on a particular type of item such as electronics, lamps, furniture, jewelry or small appliances? Are you able to mend clothing or sharpen tools? Can you spare two hours every other month to help your fellow community members fix and repair their broken items? Then Curtis wants you to join the Repair Café Team! To join or to get more information fill out the application to the right! To learn more about the Repair Café Movement check out www.repaircafe.org
Books on Wheels Delivery: We are looking for volunteers to deliver books to home bound patrons in Brunswick or Harpswell. Volunteers are paired with a single patron and they help to select and deliver as well as return books and other library items. They are expected to deliver once per month, though many volunteers will visit their patrons more often. This position is self-directed and very independent so it’s great for anyone who wants to set their own schedule and work independently. Volunteers are signed up and trained before patrons are added so there is sometimes a period of time where volunteers are waiting to be paired with a Books on Wheels patrons. During this time, they can work as substitutes for other volunteers who are out of town or unable to deliver to their regular patrons for other reasons. Volunteers in this position must have a valid driver’s license and consent to a background check.
Hardware Cart Concierge: We are seeking 1-2 people to sit with our Hardware Cart on Tuesday afternoons from 4pm-7pm in the lobby as people come to drop off items or peruse the cart offerings. We are looking for someone who has knowledge (or is willing to learn!) about hardware – differentiating between types of screws, various hardware elements, etc. The concierge will accept items people are dropping off, work on organizing the cart, and gently refuse any items we cannot accept.
