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Become a volunteer

Volunteer Qualifications
We seek enthusiastic volunteers who love reading, enjoy working with the public, and wish to work in the Friends Bookstore or perform other support functions. (Volunteers must be physically able to price, sort, and shelve books, plus move heavy book carts.) 

Volunteer Opportunities
We currently have a number of interesting volunteer openings:
  • Friends Bookstore Clerk  (Assist customers, sort/restock merchandise, and cashier)
  • Friends Bookstore Clerk - Substitute (Same duties as above)
  • Sorting Room Assistant  (Sort, price, and shelve merchandise; move book carts)
  • Vintage Books/Media Appraiser  (Look up book value using internet-based resources)
  • Special Event Helper  (Help prepare for Bag Sale or other special events)
  • FOL Executive Board Member  (Provide overall direction, promote FOL, grant funds, etc.)

Volunteer Qualifications
A St. Cloud Friends of the Library Bookstore volunteer must:
  • Be 18 years of age or older.
  • Enjoy reading.
  • Be interested in promoting the library.
  • Be friendly and enjoy working with the public.
  • Have experience working with the public based on prior work or volunteer experience.
  • Be able to manage cash and make change.
  • Be physically capable to stock shelves and move carts filled with books and other media.
  • Commit to an every-other-week, 2-hour work schedule during the week; a 3-hour work schedule on Saturdays; or another schedule designated based on the volunteer role.
  • Pass a background check.

​How to Become a Volunteer
Interested in volunteering?  Fill out our volunteer_application_form.

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  • About Us
  • Our Bookstore
  • Events & Newsletters
  • How You Can Help
    • Become a Member
    • Serve on the Board
    • Volunteer
    • Donate
  • Contact Us