Volunteer
What is the Volunteer Program?
The Volunteer Program is an integral part of the Library’s operation. The Volunteer Services office will match your skills and interests to projects which suit your schedule and availability. Volunteer assignments may be short-term or long term, and volunteers assist in the central library departments as well as the neighborhood branches. In addition, volunteers assist with special programs throughout the year.
Why Should I Volunteer?
- You will make important contributions to library services in the community.
- You will have the opportunity to share your interests and abilities with your community.
- You will learn about the Pratt Library and its collections.
- You will also gain work experience and skills.
- You will help to promote education and enrichment to the citizens of Baltimore and the state of Maryland
How do I volunteer?
If you would like to volunteer at one of our neighborhood branches, you can contact that branch directly. The contact person in the branch is usually the Branch Manager or the Children's Librarian.
If you would like to volunteer at the Central Library, or would like more information, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator at (410) 396-9940 or vso@prattlibrary.org by email.
Special Programs
"Volunteer Corps" - Would you like to volunteer but find that you are unable to make a regular commitment? Join the on-call volunteer corps and be eligible to help at special programs and events. Perfect for working professionals, busy parents, and anyone with an irregular schedule, the Corps volunteers go through the regular volunteer process but are contacted as needed for programs such as the Borrower's Bash, Fairy Tale Festival, Summer Reading Kickoff, the yearly book sale, and other as-needed assignments.
"Technology Training Assistants" - Classroom aides are needed to help instructors at the "Technology Training Center at the Orleans Branch, Northwood and Penn/North branches and at the Southeast Anchor Library. Free courses for the public in Internet, Microsoft Word and Excel. Contact Hope Maddox at (410) 545-0735 or the Volunteer Coordinator at (410) 396-9940.
"Friends Of The Library" - Many of the Branches have Friends Groups who work for the branch in many different capacities such as fund raising activities, meetings, and book clubs. There is also a city wide Friends group to which the branch sends a representative. The Volunteer Coordinator can refer you to a member of the friends group for more information.
