Volunteer

Volunteers serve an important role in the Orem Public Library’s mission to “inspire lifelong learning, create enriching opportunities, and strengthen our communities.”

Perks for volunteering include: Free film checkouts from the Orem Public Library’s extensive film collection, fees on late items are waived, access to VIP library programming, and receive library swag.

The schedule for voluneering is flexible and will require about 4-10 hours a month as needed.

Application Process

We are currently not accepting new volunteer applications. Please check back and apply in the future.

Thank you for your interest and support of the Orem Public Library.

Future Volunteer Opportunities

Art Gallery Docent

Responsibilities: Docents will cover the Orem Library Hall Gallery information booth, give tours of Library Hall, assist with hanging and taking down art exhibitions, and making title cards and other gallery information. Must have a love of art and museums, and a willingness to share that love with community members.

Audio/Visual Assistant

Responsibilities: A/V Assistants will help library A/V technicians run audio and video for library and City of Orem events in the Orem Library Hall, as well as other city facilities such as the Stage at City Center Park. Events include library programs, City of Orem events, meetings, and trainings, Orem’s summer concert series, as well as rental use of Orem Library Hall. Some knowledge of basic A/V practices preferred, as well as an interest in event production, and a willingness to learn.

Blogger

Responsibilities: Do you love to read? Watch movies? Attend library programs and events? The Orem Public Library is looking for volunteers to create content for Just Browsing, the library’s blog. The purpose of the blog is to connect community members with Orem Library materials and resources. Content includes book lists, movie lists, and music lists, features on upcoming library programs and events, as well as book reviews and recommendations.  

Chess Master

Responsibilities: The Orem Public Library is looking for volunteers to host its monthly chess club. Chess masters will set up before meetups, set up and put away boards and pieces, as well as help any attendees learn how to play or improve their game. Basic knowledge of chess required. 

Collection Maintenance Technician

Responsibilities: The Orem Public Library is looking for volunteers to help mend books, remove weeded items, as well as helping to maintain the library’s used book sale.

Event Host Assistant

Responsibilities: Event Host Assistants will work with library staff to set up, host, and take down events. Host Assistants will greet attendees, assist performers, act as ushers, handout programs, and help with other duties as assigned to produce library and City of Orem

Game Master/DM

Responsibilities: The Orem Public Library is looking for volunteers to host its monthly game meetups and clubs. Game masters/DMs will set up before meetups, set up and put away boards and pieces, as well as help any attendees learn how to play or improve their game. General knowledge of RPGs and other games is preferred.

Makerspace Assistant

Responsibilities: The Orem Public Library is looking for makers, artists, crafters, and other creatives to assist patrons in the library’s Makerspace. The Makerspace gives public access to creative tools such as 3D printers, video, photography, and audio recording equipment, creative software, sewing machines, and much more. General skills in one or more of these areas is required, as well as a willingness to learn and share with library patrons.

Orem PERC

Responsibilities: The Orem Public Library is looking for volunteers to assist in the Parent Education Resource Center. PERC is a special library collection of games, puzzles, toys, and other educational resources for children and families. PERC volunteers will be responsible for assisting library patrons, checking materials in and out, and assisting with PERC programs and events.

Orem Teen Library Council

Responsibilities: The Orem Public Library is looking for teens to assist with planning and preparing teen programs. Council members will be responsible for decorating and maintaining the Teen Zone, writing recommendations about library items for teen patrons, and assisting with other library programs and events.

Projectionist

Responsibilities: The Orem Public Library is looking for film buffs to host public film screenings in the library. Duties will include starting and stopping films in the library’s Media Auditorium and Ashton Auditorium, troubleshooting minor A/V issues, and assisting library patrons before, during, and after film screenings. May also give film reviews on the library’s blog, Just Browsing. Basic knowledge of DVD and Bluray players, video projectors, and audio systems preferred.

Reviewer

Responsibilities: The Orem Public Library is looking for avid readers to assist with book reviews, assist with library displays, and participate on award committees such as the Utah Beehive Award. Reviewers may also provide reviews and booklists on the library’s blog, Just Browsing.

Shelf Reader

Responsibilities: Are you a library lover? Do you enjoy spending time perusing the Orem Public Library’s vast collection? The library is looking for detail-oriented readers to help keep our shelves orderly, and our items properly organized. Shelf readers will scan the stacks, looking for lost items, putting misplaced titles into order, and generally keeping chaos at bay.

Stage Crew

Responsibilities: The Orem Public Library is looking for crew members to help produce library, City of Orem, and community events in the Orem Library Hall. Events include concerts, theater, author readings, City of Orem events, meetings, and performances. Some knowledge of basic stage and theater practices preferred, as well as an interest in event production, and a willingness to learn.

    

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