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We are seeking volunteers who can support ESOL and adult basic education learners with the following:

• Developing conversational English
• Reading, writing and basic math skills
• High school completion and college admission
• Preparing job application materials
• Preparing for the U.S. Naturalization test

This position is available at the Lake City Branch on Saturdays from 1:00-3:00pm. 

Volunteers must be at least 18 years old and able to tutor diverse adult learners on a drop-in basis. Experience tutoring English language learners is preferred but not required (training is provided). We ask for a commitment of at least 6 months. 

For more information and to apply, please visit: .  

Help support story time at the Magnolia Branch! This volunteer will set up and take down tables, chairs, and other materials and greet families as they arrive.

The program is on Friday mornings and volunteer support is needed from 10am-12pm.

Volunteers must be 18 or older. We ask for a commitment of at least four months. Please note that volunteers may not perform storytelling.   

Please contact volunteer@spl.org for more information.

Available opportunities are listed on this page. Because of considerable interest in volunteering at the Library, we are unable to place all interested volunteers.

Visit the following websites to learn about other volunteer opportunities that are available in the community.

Adult Tutors and Homework Helpers typically volunteer once a week for two hours. We request a six-month commitment. If you are looking for a short-term volunteer opportunity, contact:

You cannot complete court-mandated hours at The Seattle Public Library, but you can fulfill this requirement at other local organizations, including:

• Seattle Parks and Recreation’s
• and local food banks

The is a nonprofit group that supports fundraising and advocacy on behalf of the Library. They offer volunteer positions at their book sales and in the FriendShop at the Central Library. Find out with the Friends.

We do not offer service projects for groups of volunteers. The following organizations offer volunteer opportunities for groups:

While we are not currently offering teen service learning programs at The Library, we have suggestions for other teen learning opportunities in your community.

Students who are enrolled in the MLIS program at the University of Washington are eligible to apply for a Directed Fieldwork Internship at The Seattle Public Library. Students of color are encouraged to apply. Contact your academic adviser for more information. Visit to learn about the City of Seattle’s internships for students.