Volunteering
We are grateful to our community members who choose to contribute their time, skills, and passions to our libraries! Our volunteers throughout Benton County are dedicated and generous neighbors who believe in the value of libraries to enrich our communities.
We welcome volunteers at each of our four locations: Alsea, Corvallis, Monroe, and Philomath. We strive to provide a meaningful and enjoyable volunteer experience for those who wish to participate in our important work. Thank you for your interest in supporting our community libraries!
Please see below for open volunteer roles and more information. Please note, as of May 2026, the Corvallis location is pausing applications due to overwhelming interest. Please check back for Corvallis volunteer roles later in the year.
To contact our volunteer coordinator, email: libvolunteer@corvallisoregon.gov
Join our Team of Volunteers
How to Apply
The Corvallis branch is not currently accepting applications. For Philomath, Monroe and Alsea:
- Ages 18 and older, fill out the Volunteer Application Form and Insurance Waiver Form
- You will be contacted to schedule a brief interview and consent to a background check.
- Ages 14-17, fill out the Youth Volunteer Application Form.
We generally expect a minimum 6-month commitment. Exclusions include Summer Reading Program, internships, and youth volunteers.
Available Positions by Location
Other Opportunities
Volunteer with the Friends & Foundation of the Library! Their mission is to enrich the lives of people in Benton County by fostering a vibrant, accessible, and inclusive Corvallis-Benton County Public Library system through advocacy, volunteerism, and philanthropic support. Volunteers are needed at Book Sales and year-round to sort books, run the book sale room, and manage online book sales. Apply with the Friends & Foundation through their form!