Make a Difference in Your Community

Thanks for your interest in volunteering with Friends of the Multnomah County Library! For over 50 years, volunteers have been at the heart of everything we do. Every month, our volunteers contribute more than 800 hours of their time, helping us raise vital funds that support the Library’s incredible programs and services.

Why Volunteer with Us?

Volunteering is a great way to give back while doing something you enjoy. When you join our team, you’ll:

• Build valuable skills in retail, customer service, event planning, and online sales

• Meet fellow book lovers and library supporters

• Play a meaningful role in supporting one of the best library systems in the country

Store Volunteers

Love being around books and people? Help ring up purchases, keep shelves stocked, and make the store a place folks want to be.

Great for friendly humans who like staying busy and chatting about books.

**PLEASE NOTE: This role currently has over 100 applications. New applications will be added to the waitlist.

Book Room Sorter

This is where the magic starts. Be the first to see incoming donations, sort through the stacks, and help decide what makes it to the sales floor.

Perfect for detail-oriented folks who enjoy hands-on, behind-the-scenes work.

**PLEASE NOTE: This role currently has over 100 applications. New applications will be added to the waitlist.

Online Sales Volunteer

Got a knack for spotting something special? Help us find, research, and list rare or valuable books online so they can find the right home.

Ideal for curious minds who like research, pricing, and a good deep dive.

**PLEASE NOTE: This role currently has over 100 applications. New applications will be added to the waitlist.

Outreach & Event Volunteers

Be the friendly face of Friends of the Library out in the community. You’ll chat with people, share what we do, and help bring our mission to life at events. If you like talking to strangers, you’ll fit right in.

Some of the events we have participated in include:

• Portland Book Festival

• Hollywood Theatre

• Farmers Markets

• Rose Festival

• Portland Center Stage

• Glendoveer Golf & Tennis

Videographers

Do you have a natural talent for capturing fun, compelling videos? Film and edit short-form videos (and maybe longer pieces) that highlight events, volunteers, and the joy of finding the perfect book.

Ideal for visual storytellers who love shooting, editing, and bringing moments to life.

Graphic Designers & Artists

Create visuals that grab attention, tell our story, and get people excited about books, events, and supporting the library.

Potential projects include:

• Social media posts

• Bookmarks

• Flyers & posters