Arthur F. Turner Community Library Volunteer Page
Teens
The Arthur F. Turner Community Library accepts youth volunteers ages 14-17 for both short-term service to fulfill a community service requirement for school and for longer-term service. The library receives many applicants for a limited number of volunteer positions. There may be a waiting list, so apply early.
Please read these instructions thoroughly. Failure to follow all application instructions may result in being skipped over for the next applicant.
How to apply:
- Fill out the [link] Youth Volunteer Application [/link].
- Return the application to the Information Desk or email it to the youth volunteer coordinator at kate.bellock@yolocounty.gov
- Include a short (1-3 paragraphs) cover letter about what the library means to you and why you chose the library to do your service hours.
When there is an opening, the volunteer coordinator will reach out to you to schedule an interview. The interview takes 10-20 minutes.
Community Service for WUSD students:
Apply early. Applications received less than a month before your deadline may not receive a response.
The library cannot accept students 18 or older as short-term volunteers. Applications received less than two months before your 18th birthday may not receive a response.
If you are 18 and wish to volunteer for the library, please see the Adult section below [link].
Join the Teen Advisory Board!
The Teen Advisory Board (TAB) meets on the first Tuesday of each month from 4:30 – 5:30pm. Share your ideas to make the library better, plan events, earn community service credit, and get free books! Teens ages 13-18 are welcome to join. Register at https://forms.gle/Y7ScxGRJxxhbBfLt6.
Adults 18+
Do you have a special skill or interest you want to share with the West Sacramento community? Reach out to [adult services librarian TBD]
Examples: leading a Spanish Conversation Group, hobby workshops, writing groups, yoga…
West Sacramento Friends of the Library
The West Sacramento Friends of the Library is also looking for new members and volunteers. WSFOL is an independent 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that supports the Arthur F. Turner Library by raising funds for books and other materials, supplies for take and make crafts and other programs, prizes for contests, and much more.
Please visit wsfol.org or call 530-666-8005 ext. 9969 for more information.
Yolo Reads
To become a volunteer tutor please contact yolo.reads@yolocounty.gov
