Volunteer with the Friends!

The Friends of the Ann Arbor District Library (FAADL) is made up of a very dedicated group of local book lovers who believe in supporting our amazing library system, and giving our community access to books and other materials at very affordable prices. We are always looking for new volunteers!

Please see below for our most-needed volunteer positions. Volunteers must have access to email for communication purposes and have reliable transportation. If you are interested in volunteering for one of these positions, please email our operating manager at manager@faadl.org.

Tuesday Afternoon (1pm-4pm) Sorter*: Responsible for assisting donors and processing all incoming donations in our warehouse space. This is a regular weekly shift. *Note, this position would not start until April 7th. 

Saturday Book Shop Assistant (10am-1pm or 1pm-4pm): Assists the manager with book shop operations during book shop hours on Saturdays. Depending on the shift, this includes: setting up or taking down cash registers, putting out or taking down outdoor signs, straightening and restocking the book shop, assisting customers in the shop, and double-counting cash sales with the cashier. Volunteers sign up for these shifts as needed, usually 2 shifts per month. 

If none of the positions above fit your schedule or interests, please email the operating manager anyway, and we'll see if we can find a match!