The Generosity of Your Time: Become a Volunteer Today!

Whether attending midnight mass, lighting a Menorah or the Mishumaa Saba, or visiting holiday light shows, this is the season where we surround ourselves with people and celebrations special to us.

The holidays offer a prime opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of others reminding us that our actions can spread joy and bring hope. 

Beyond just gift-giving and the festivities, celebrate this year's holiday season with the generosity of your time at the San José Public Library. Bring happiness to the lives of others without spending a dime. Sign up to volunteer and begin making a positive impact today!

Featured Volunteer Opportunities

English Language Learner (ELL) Conversation Club Facilitator, opens a new window

Create an opportunity to practice English conversation skills in a welcoming and respectful environment.

Teens Reach, opens a new window

Calling all teens! Become a library advisor and a member of the youth council to support library programs and events.

Friends of the Library, opens a new window

Support the library through advocacy, fundraising, and community programming. Raise funds through ongoing book sales of gently used books.

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What the Holidays Mean to Volunteer Services

When Volunteer Services thinks of the holidays, the first three things that come to mind are a feeling, an action, and a result. The holidays mean warmth, togetherness, and smiles. 

Feeling: True warmth extends beyond physical comfort; it encompasses the emotional connection we make with others.

Action: Turn simple acts into long-lasting memories that bring people together.

Result: Create moments of joy and laughter.

An easy way to do all three is to sign up as a library volunteer. Become an essential part of a team that promotes education and enriches the lives of others.

Sign Up to Volunteer Today!

This holiday season, you can truly make a difference in the life of someone, gain valuable experience, and proudly say you're making a difference in your community. 

"The library is a peaceful and amazing place full of knowledge. It's a wonderful garden for the community. It's a great pleasure for me to be a volunteer with the library.”- Roger from Calabazas Branch

Learn How to Become a Library Volunteer!