Volunteer with the Friends!

The Friends of the Ann Arbor District Library (FAADL) is made up of a very dedicated group of local booklovers who believe in supporting our amazing library system and giving our community access to books and other materials at very affordable prices. As a growing, dynamic organization, we need a lot of help! Please see below for our current available volunteer opportunities. We ask that all volunteers* be able to commit to a regular weekly 3-hour shift for a minimum of 6 months. Volunteers must also have access to email for communication purposes and have reliable transportation. If you are interested in volunteering with FAADL, please reach out to our director, Rachel Pastiva, at faadldirector@gmail.com.

*Book Shop volunteers must be able to commit to at least two 3-hour shifts a month.

Sorter:  Review incoming donations and process them to appropriate designated areas. This volunteer opportunity requires some lifting. Open Shifts: Thursdays weekly from 10 am to 1 pm, Saturdays 1 pm to 4 pm every other week.

Book Shop Shift Managers: Oversee book shop operations during book shop hours and help get the cashiers set up and closed out for the day. Give cashiers breaks and troubleshoot any issues. This volunteer position includes cashier training. Interested candidates must have computer experience and be comfortable using an iPad. Open shifts: Saturdays 10 am to 1 pm, 1 pm to 4 pm.