Welcome! Volunteers are an important part of any Library. Here in Groton, Volunteers help accomplish some of the core tasks required to provide high-quality service. Without assistance from volunteers, we would not be able to achieve the same results! 

We work hard to make the Library a fun and rewarding place to volunteer by providing meaningful work assignments, training, ongoing support, a respectful environment,  and try to match a volunteer’s interests and abilities with appropriate activities. Interested in becoming a Volunteer? Stop by the library to fill out a Volunteer Interest Form.

Our Volunteers give the library:

• Valuable knowledge 
• A rich background of experiences 
• Enhanced public relations 
• Wider community contact 
• Diverse points of view 

What do I need to be a volunteer? 

• Enthusiasm and a willingness to learn!
• Desire to help your public library and community.
• Commitment to a regular schedule.
• Good work habits and appropriate skills for the tasks assigned.
• Compliance with library rules, policies, and procedures.
• Interview with our Library Director to determine compatibility.
• Volunteers must be a minimum of 14 years old

Types of Volunteers Roles and Tasks 

Materials Shelver/Organizer- Shelve library materials, gather holds from shelves, & maintain tidiness and order of shelves, inventorying collection. 

Circulation Desk-  Checking in materials, emptying book drops, assisting patrons

Programs & Special Events Support–  Greeting & welcoming patrons at our programs,  facilitating program set up and break down. 

Program Champions- Seeking volunteer support for arranging and managing regular programs. The Library Director will assist with marketing the program, but needs support in the organization and implementation! Examples include: Crafts & Conversations, Book Club, Dungeons & Dragons. We are open to ideas! Currently seeking a Tai Chi or Yoga instructor.   

Custodial Assistance- Light cleaning/ dusting  of shelves, tables, and displays.

Other Projects- Small ad hoc projects based on current library needs like groundswork and gardening.

Friends of the Groton Free Public Library- Marketing, Fundraising, & more