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Volunteering
You can gain skills, meet new people and make a valuable contribution to your community by volunteering with Pierce County Library System.
You may choose from volunteer opportunities at any Pierce County Library location or with Homebound Delivery.
- Read volunteer job descriptions.
- See how to get started as a volunteer at Pierce County Library.
For more information, please contact Karol Barkley, Volunteer Services Coordinator:
- Phone: 253-548-3353
- Email: kbarkley@piercecountylibrary.org
Qualities of Pierce County Library volunteers
- Age 14 or older.
- Available.
- Reliable and follow through on commitments.
- Open and teachable.
- Able to relate well to all individuals at all levels.
Benefits of volunteering
- Make important networking contacts.
- Learn or develop new skills.
- Gain work experience.
- Build self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Meet new people.
- Feel needed and valued.
- Make a difference in someone’s life.
Top Ten Volunteers for 2011
- Frank Apolinaro, Graham resident, 137 hours
- Bob Arrell, South Prairie resident, 114 hours
- Alice Brynestad, Buckley resident, 100 hours
- Jean Flynn, Gig Harbor resident, 100 hours
- Jan Friend, Lakewood resident, 100 hours
- Christen Henry, Lakewood resident, 105 hours
- Alice Holloway, Puyallup resident, 118 hours
- Irene Kilcourse, Gig Harbor resident, 112 hours
- Ethan Nathan, Spanaway resident, 167 hours
- Margi Pratt, Orting resident, 84 hours
Volunteer contributions
Pierce County Library volunteer statistics for 2011:
- 202 volunteers
- 5,162.65 hours
Pierce County Library System greatly appreciates the contribution of individuals from our community who:
- Dedicate their time, talents and energy to helping us fulfill our commitment to our mission: to bring the world of information and imagination to all people of our community.
- Provide support on a wide range of projects and perform many tasks that cannot be easily quantified.
- Demonstrate the amount of support our organization has within our community.
More information
- View the volunteer handbook.
- See our featured volunteer spotlight.
- Find other opportunities for volunteering in the community.