Books by Mail Delivery Volunteer

Location: In person 

• Central Library
• 1015 N Quincy St
• Arlington VA 22201  

How to Apply:

• Review the description below to confirm you meet criteria and are available on the needed day/time.
• Click the pink "Sign Up" button above and complete the form to express interest.
• Library staff will contact candidates for interview.
• Library staff will check reference and initiate criminal background check for selected applicant(s).

Responsibilities:

• Assist Books by Mail staff by supporting delivery and return of library items to Arlington patrons who are unable to leave their homes.
• Take materials from Central Library and deliver them to Books by Mail patrons.
• Retrieve checked-out items from patrons and return them to the library.

Types of volunteers:

• Adult aged 21+
• Older Adults (55+)

Time commitment:

• Variable; a minimum of one 3-4 hour shift per week.
• Hours of service will be flexible based on volunteer’s availability, but will need to be consistent and communicated to staff.

Qualifications:

• Reliable, dependable and good with communication
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
• Ability to use their own insured vehicle
• Friendly disposition combined with the ability to hold healthy and safe boundaries with people of varied ages, genders and backgrounds
• Knowledge of Arlington geography
• Commitment to safe data privacy practices