Volunteer Opportunities
The Sonoma Valley Friends of the Library is an all-volunteer* organization. Volunteers are critical to everything we do to support our library. We have roles both large and small, and can match you with a role that fits your interests, skills, and/or availability.
*Immediate Volunteer Opportunities Available!
Do you love books? Have a passion for engaging in community? And have some time to spare?
- Book Donation Day positions: sorters and movers. These volunteers accept book donations from the community, sort them into general categories, and move the sorted books in boxes to storage for the next Book Sale Day. This involves standing outdoors for up to three hours, handling books that may be dusty, and/or moving boxes of books that are heavy. Donation days are scheduled twice each month, cancelled if raining.
- Book Sale Day positions: cashiers, customer assistants, tidiers, and movers. Volunteers can choose a standing or seated position for a two hour shift. Book Sales are scheduled three times a year.
Contact Penny Eardley, Book Sales Chair at booksales@svfol.org
Book Sales
The Friends hold several book sales each year (we have had to make some modifications since the COVID-19 pandemic; check our calendar for latest information). It’s our biggest source of funds and we’re always looking for assistance in preparing for and conducting our book sales. Our volunteers meet regularly to sort and categorize all donations of books in preparation for the next sale. To volunteer, contact Penny Eardley at booksales@svfol.org.
Publicity
It’s the job of our Publicity Committee to make sure the Friends activities are well publicized in the Valley and beyond.
Announcements in local and surrounding newspapers need to be scheduled, press releases written, flyers distributed and posted in many locations in the Sonoma Valley, interviews scheduled with local media promoting upcoming book sales and discussing the many roles the Friends play in supporting the Library. We’d love your help!
There are many book dealers in the greater Bay Area and even out of state who eagerly await the quarterly book sales as they have become known as one of the best sales around with quality books that have been sorted and categorized. Most of these dealers have been long-standing members of the Friends and have early access to the sale for the best selections.
If you are interested in joining this group, contact Karen Sanders at ksand1126@yahoo.com.