Becoming A Volunteer

Thank you for your interest in volunteering at the Richardson Public Library.  Volunteering at RPL is a fun and unique way to give back to your community, meet new people, and learn more about the Library.  Our volunteers make a difference by enhancing the programs and assisting the departments so that we may offer a pleasing experience to all of our patrons.

Currently, our Summer Teen Volunteer Program is full.  Once school begins in August, teen volunteer opportunities will be available.  Some volunteer opportunities are available by joining the Teen Advisory Board. Please contact the Teen Librarian for more information at 972.744.4358.

Here is how you can get started:

• Complete the Volunteer Application 
• Drop off your application at the Library, or email it to vrena.patrick@cor.gov
• We will then begin to process your paperwork.
• After processing, we will contact you for an interview

If you have any questions about the process, please feel free to contact me at vrena.patrick@cor.gov, or call 972.744.4350.  On behalf of the entire staff here at Richardson Public Library, we welcome you and look forward to working with you.

We routinely recruit for the following positions:

              
Circulation Page Assistant

Description:  Prepares date due cards, removes materials from the conveyor, sorts and places them on the appropriate book trucks.

Qualifications:  Ability to sit for 1-2 hours at a time, ability to lift books off conveyor, ability to push heavy book carts to appropriate floors.  Must be friendly, courteous, dedicated, and able to follow instructions.

Schedule:  Weekly, 1-2 hours on agreed upon day, currently looking for afternoon and evening volunteers
                                

DVD/CD Cleaning Crew

Description:  Cleans DVDs, music CDs and books on CD.

Qualifications:  Must not be sensitive to cleaning agents and/or dust.

Schedule:  Weekly, 1-2 hours on agreed upon day.

Library Program Assistant

Description:  Assists with preparations prior to a public program, greets and directs patrons, monitors activities and helps cleaning program rooms afterwards.

Qualifications:  Must be friendly, courteous, dedicated, and able to follow instructions.  Teaching experience a plus.

Schedule: As needed for programming.

  Volunteer of the Month

This is a collection of common inquiries and other information. Click on one of the links below to learn about that topic. If your question is not included here, you can call the library at 972-744-4350 or use our e-mail form.