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Volunteer Opportunities at the Library

The Denver Public Library offers a variety of volunteer opportunities to our community. 

Current Openings

Read Aloud Volunteer - Montbello or Green Valley Ranch area

Do you love reading and children? Are you interested in making an impact in your own community? The Read Aloud Program at the Denver Public Library is seeking volunteers to read to preschool classrooms starting this September. Here are the three main requirements:

  • Dedicate 20-30 minutes weekly for approximately 14 weeks to read in Spanish or English with a Denver preschool classroom in Montbello or Green Valley Ranch.
  • Successfully pass a background check (applicants must be 18 years or older).
  • Value and respect young children as learners

Having served our community for over 30 years, last semester alone, we read in over 200 classrooms weekly, that's more than 4,000 children. Volunteers don´t need prior storytime experience, and all necessary materials and training will be provided by the Denver Public Library. 
 

If interested, please find more details and the application 
https://www.denverlibrary.org/kids/readaloud/apply
For any questions, please email rda@denverlibrary.org or call 720-865-0320.

Le gusta leer? ¿Está interesado en ayudar a los niños hispanohablantes de su comunidad? El Programa de Lectura en Voz Alta en la Biblioteca Pública de Denver está buscando voluntarios para leer en los salones de preescolar a partir de este septiembre. Estos son los tres requisitos principales:
 

  • Comprometerse a 20-30 minutos semanales durante unas 14 semanas para leer en español o inglés en un salón de preescolar de Denver en Montbello y Green Valley Ranch.
  • Superar con éxito una verificación de antecedentes (los interesados deben ser mayores de 18 años).
  • Valorar y respetar el aprendizaje entre los más pequeños .


Con más de 30 años sirviendo a la comunidad, el semestre pasado leímos en más de 200 salones cada semana, apoyando así el aprendizaje de unos 4000 niños. Para participar en este programa no es necesario tener experiencia previa en lecturas de cuentos, y la Biblioteca Pública de Denver proporcionará todos los materiales y formación necesarios. 
 

Si está interesado, puede encontrar más detalles y la solicitud aquí:
https://www.denverlibrary.org/kids/readaloud/apply
Para cualquier pregunta, envíe un correo a rda@denverlibrary.org o llame al 720-865-0320.

Home Delivery Program Volunteer
 
The Home Delivery program pairs community volunteers with library customers for delivery of library materials right to their front door. This is an exciting opportunity to bring the library experience out into the community. If you are interested in volunteering with the Home Delivery program or have questions, email homedelivery@denverlibrary.org. If you've already attended a volunteer training session, you can fill out our online application. 
 

Current Volunteers 

Current Volunteers can log in to set up a volunteer profile or log hours.  Please only fill out this link if you are a current DPL volunteer. Thank you! 

Volunteer Log Hours  

For additional questions related to volunteering, please email volunteers@denverlibrary.org.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the age requirement for volunteering with the Denver Public Library?
  • What is the time commitment?
    • The time commitment varies depending on the volunteer role and responsibilities. Most assignments require a set schedule, whether weekly, bi-weekly or monthly. Please see current openings at the top of this page for specific expectations.
  • Do you offer short-term or one-time volunteer opportunities?
    • We may offer short-term and one-time opportunities based on project needs; it is more typical for volunteers to support long-term projects and activities. Please see current openings at the top of this page for more information on short-term, long-term and one-time opportunities.
  • Do you offer group (church/school/corporate) volunteer projects?
    • We do not typically offer group volunteer projects. However, any volunteer opportunities identified as open to groups can be found on the this page.
  • After submitting an application, what are the next steps?
    • Library staff will review your application and contact you to complete the necessary steps to be placed at a location.
  • Where will I be placed?
    • Volunteers will be placed based on the project to which they have applied and are assigned; all reasonable requests to be placed in a volunteer’s preferred library location or department will be considered, but may not be approved. If a volunteer is not able to commit to a particular location, they may request a different assignment or may be released from that particular assignment altogether.
  • Are background checks required to volunteer?
    • The Denver Public Library requires background checks for all adult (18+) volunteers working with staff and customers at any library location or offsite on behalf of the Denver Public Library.
  • Do you have openings for court-ordered community service volunteers?
  • Can I volunteer to complete community service hours for school?
    • Yes, if you are a teen in need of community service hours for school, you can volunteer at the library. Find opportunities on our Teen volunteer page.
  • Can I volunteer to sort books and help with the Used Book Sale?
    • Yes, you can support the work of the DPL Friends Foundation through their available volunteer opportunities. Learn more.