Thanks for your interest in volunteering with the North Perth Public Library! Please read the following and then use the link at the bottom to apply. 

Screening Measures for Volunteers

To be considered, volunteers should:

·      Complete the volunteer application form below or in-person

·      Complete a Vulnerable Sector Check (if required depending on the nature of the volunteer tasks and if the volunteer is 18+) 

Time Commitment for Volunteers

·       A mutually agreeable schedule will be determined following the initial meeting with the interested volunteer

·       Commitment can vary depending on need

·       Generally, volunteers can expect to receive 8-10 hours per month (~2 hours per week).

Available Volunteer Roles at North Perth Public Library

Collection Maintenance

Duties may include:

·      Shelf reading

·      Inventory

·      Organization/tidying

·      Special collections preparation i.e. puzzles, games, etc.

·      Weeding

·      Cleaning DVDs

·      Shelving DVDs

Technology Support

Duties may include:

·      Basic tech troubleshooting and answer tech-related questions with the public via our Tech Time program

Programming, Special Events and Outreach Support

Duties may include:

·      Program/events or outreach set-up

·      Program/events or outreach clean-up

·      Program/events/outreach prep i.e. cutting, button making

·      Welcoming and assisting program participants

If there are current openings, we will contact you to set up an interview. From there, the background check and possibly a vulnerable sector check will be required to begin. 

Please note: the minimum age to volunteer is 14. Those under 18 need a caretaker signature to begin volunteering.