Volunteer at NYPL

Current Volunteer Opportunities:

SURVEY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - Various Locations

We are seeking Volunteer assistance to administer surveys at multiple locations around the city to assess our patrons and their needs. Surveying will be done on November 13 - 18 at the following locations across the city:

If you are interested in helping, please send an email to volunteer@nypl.org with your preferred location(s) and time(s). Thank you!

TEEN VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - Pelham Parkway-Van Nest Library

Volunteering at the library is a great way to serve your community and gain valuable work experience, which can be useful with college applications and applying for jobs. Teen volunteers assist the library staff with shelving, programming, keeping areas clean and tidy plus other various projects.

If you are a teen seriously interested in volunteering with our library, we invite you to apply for this opportunity by sending an email to tabriziajones@nypl.org and stephenamato@nypl.org. Thank you!

KNIT or CROCHET TUTOR - Eastchester Library

Are you experienced at knitting or crocheting? Would you like to share your enthusiasm with others? Eastchester Library would love to have a volunteer-led program twice a month on Thursdays from 11am to 12pm.

Please email volunteer@nypl.org if you are interested in volunteering. Tell us why and include an example of your knitting skills. Thank you!

KNIT or CROCHET TUTOR - Tremont Library

Are you experienced at knitting or crocheting? Would you like to share your enthusiasm with others? Tremont Library would love to have a volunteer-led program twice a month on Thursdays from 2pm to 3pm. (Other times are possible.)

Please email volunteer@nypl.org if you are interested in volunteering. Tell us why and include an example of your knitting skills. Thank you!

ADULT CRAFT VOLUNTEER - Morris Park

Are you experienced at crafts for adults? Would you like to share your enthusiasm with others? Morris Park Library would love to have a volunteer-led program once a week, twice a month or even once each month on Mondays or Tuesdays from 11am to12pm. Jewelry-making or other crafts for adults would be appropriate. Please email volunteer@nypl.org if you are interested in volunteering.

More Opportunities Beyond the Library...

Thank you for your interest in volunteering. Please do not contact us to ask about other opportunities. If we have any volunteer positions open we will list them here.