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 Café Volunteers: 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
Weekly Shelver : We are in need of volunteers to help us with our shelving of returned books and tidying of shelves. We are currently looking for people who are interested in some flexibility with the availability to sub for various shifts each week (in general, at least one, 2-hour shift per week). Shifts are available morning and afternoon Monday to Saturday, with Sunday shifts available in the afternoon from September to May. All training on how to shelve books is provided by library staff and mentor volunteers. Please note: this position requires regular kneeling, squatting, reaching and pushing of carts.
Books on Wheels Delivery: Volunteers in the program deliver books to home bound patrons in Brunswick or Harpswell. Volunteers and patrons are paired and volunteers select and deliver books and other library items. Volunteers are expected to deliver once per month, though many volunteers will visit their patrons more often. Volunteers in this position must have a valid driver’s license and consent to a background check.
