Ontario City Library - VOLUNTEERS

Ontario City Library - VOLUNTEERS

Salary

$0.00 Monthly

Location

Ontario, CA

Job Type

Voluntary

Job Number

051526 OCL Volunteers

Department

Library

Opening Date

05/25/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Determined by Position

Bargaining Unit

Volunteer

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

The Position

Ontario City Library: Volunteers

Volunteers Make a Difference!

Thank you for your interest in making a positive contribution to the City of Ontario. Volunteers are an invaluable community resource that provide a broad source on expertise, talent and manpower for City programs and other services. Every minute volunteered allows the City to better serve our residents. We could not do what we do without the hundreds of dedicated volunteers already serving the City of Ontario.

Adult Literacy Tutor

Rise, the Ontario City Library's literacy services, serves many audiences. For adults, it provides one-to-one literacy instruction to adult learners who face reading and writing challenges. Volunteers help adult learners strengthen literacy skills that are necessary for living and working in our community. Volunteer tutors can expect 2 - 3 hours of volunteering per week for at least 6 months. In one-to-one sessions, volunteers provide encouragement, compassion and a supportive learning environment for their learner. The ideal volunteer must be compassionate, self-motivated, patient and ready to serve others. They must also be able to maintain confidentiality, respect personal boundaries, and have strong reading and writing skills in English.

Availability:

• Must be available at least one day per week to work in-person or virtually with students. Two - three hours per week is the weekly commitment.

Shifts may be scheduled anytime during Ovitt Family Community Library and Lewis Family Branch open hours.

Responsibilities and what we are looking for:

• Work one-to-one or in small groups with students.
• Provide instruction on reading and writing at varying levels.
• Create engaging and effective lesson plans.

Friends of Ontario City Library Bookstore Volunteer

A Bookstore Volunteer plays an essential role in helping maintain the Friends of Ontario City Librarys bookstores, which support the library's programs and services. Volunteers are responsible for reviewing and sorting donated books, pricing them, and organizing them by category or genre. A key part of the role is keeping the shelves stocked and orderly, creating an inviting space for customers. There are opportunities to assist in larger book sale events, as well as providing customer service at the bookstore during high traffic hours. Attention to detail while reviewing and sorting books efficiently is essential for success. Scheduling is flexible, and volunteers are accepted at the Ovitt Family Community Library and the Lewis Family Branch.

For additional information regarding the Friends of Ontario City Library, please visit https://friendsofontariocitylibrary.org/.

Availability:

• Must be available at least one day per week. Two to four hours per week is the typical weekly commitment.

Shifts may be scheduled anytime during Ovitt Family Community Library and Lewis Family Branch open hours.

Responsibilities and what we are looking for:

• Sort books by genres, alphabetically, or numerically
• Create displays and flyers
• Ability to assist with outreach events and special book sales
• Have organization skills
• Be Self-motivated
• Ability to work independently or in a team
• Able to lift 40 pounds

This is a volunteer position with the City of Ontario. The City provides no compensation for the services performed by volunteers. Volunteers are not entitled to any benefits from the City, including but not limited to Workers Compensation benefits. The City of Ontario Library is unable to assist individuals seeking placement for mandatory community service.

Volunteers may volunteer at both Ontario City Library locations Monday through Saturday. The locations and operating hours for each location are listed below.

The Ovitt Family Community Library

215 East C Street

Monday - Thursday: 10am - 9pm

Friday - Saturday: 10am - 6pm

Sunday: 1pm - 4pm

The Lewis Family Branch Library

3850 East Riverside Drive

Monday - Thursday: 4pm - 8pm

Saturday: 10am - 6pm

Friday & Sunday: CLOSED

Examples of Essential Functions

The essential functions typically performed by an Adult Literacy Tutor Volunteer include the following:

• Complete training on a curriculum to work on with adult learners
• Hold one-to-one tutoring sessions with adult learners as scheduled
• Help strengthen adult learners' literacy skills
• Use library equipment safely, including carts, scanners, and computers
• Follow library policies, procedures, and confidentiality guidelines
• Communicate effectively with staff, patrons, and other volunteers
• Arrive on time, complete assigned shifts, and notify staff in advance if unable to attend
• Maintain a positive, respectful, and helpful attitude at all times

The essential functions typically performed by a Bookstore Volunteer include the following:

• Review and sort donated books
• Create signage and displays regularly in the bookstore
• Help promote special sales
• Create social media footage
• Ensure the bookstore remains welcoming, organized, and customer-friendly
• Use library equipment safely, including carts, scanners, and computers
• Follow library policies, procedures, and confidentiality guidelines
• Communicate effectively with staff, patrons, and other volunteers
• Arrive on time, complete assigned shifts, and notify staff in advance if unable to attend
• Maintain a positive, respectful, and helpful attitude at all times

Qualification Guidelines

Must be 18 years or older. Basic computer and Internet skills required. Training will be provided.

Adult Literacy Volunteers: Must be willing to volunteer at least once per week, a minimum six (6)-month commitment is requested.

Bookstore Volunteers: Must be willing to volunteer once per week, a minimum six (6)-month commitment is requested.

Guidelines:

• Passion for the library and its role in the community.
• Dedication to supporting the missions of both Friends of Ontario City Library and Ontario City Library.
• Reliable attendance.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Supplemental Information

This is a volunteer (unpaid) position with the City of Ontario. As such, the City of Ontarios General Process for employment does not apply to this position. All volunteers are required to pass a criminal background check. Criminal arrest and/or conviction information as well as subsequent arrest notifications will be obtained from the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and/or Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

Application Process

If this is your first time applying for a position using Ontarios Online Hiring Center, you will need to create an account by creating a Username and Password. After your account has been created, you can complete your volunteer application by clicking on the "Build Job Application" link. Your application will be saved online and can be used to apply for other volunteer or employment opportunities with the City of Ontario.

Email Notices

Email is the primary way that the Human Resources/Risk Management Agency or Hiring Department will communicate with you. Please check your email account (including the SPAM folder) on a regular basis for any emails related to the application or selection process. Emails from the City of Ontario will come from "@ontarioca.gov" or "governmentjobs.com." If you change your email address after submitting your application, please visit governmentjobs.com and update your profile.

Thank you for your interest in a volunteer opportunity with the City of Ontario. Benefits are not applicable to volunteer positions.

01

Are you 18 years or older?

• Yes
• No

02

Please indicate which volunteer opportunity you are interested in:

• Adult Literacy Tutor Volunteer
• Friends of Ontario City Library Bookstore Volunteer

03

Are you able to commit to volunteering for a minimum of 6 months?

• Yes
• No

04

Please select your location preference to volunteer by selecting one of the options below.

• Ovitt Family Community Library
• Lewis Family Branch Library
• Both

05

Do you have experience designing marketing flyers using graphic design platforms, such as Canva?

• Yes
• No

06

If you have previous experience working as a tutor or teacher, please share your experience below. If not, please write N/A.

07

Please list the days of the week and times you are available to volunteer (mornings, afternoons, evenings, and/or weekends):

08

If you have previous experience working at a Library or bookstore, please share your experience below. If not, please write N/A.

09

Please answer the following question: Have you ever been convicted of an offense (not including receiving a traffic infraction)? This includes any convictions which have been expunged from our record or have been dismissed after conviction.

• Yes
• No

10

I have agreed to volunteer my services to the City of Ontario. I do so fully aware of all risk associated with the work I will be assigned. I assume the responsibility of physical fitness and ability to perform the volunteer work that is assigned to me by the City of Ontario. If I do not feel that I am capable of performing the work assigned to me, I assume responsibility of informing the City. I understand that the City accepts my services with the knowledge that my service is at the sole discretion of the City. I agree that the City may at any time, for whatever reason, decide to change the duties assigned to me, transfer me to a different assignment or terminate my relationship with the City. I further understand that the City provides no compensation for my services and that I am not entitled to any benefits from the City, including but not limited to Workers Compensation benefits. I acknowledge that City records are strictly confidential and are disclosed only to authorized personnel with supervisor approval. I understand that I must protect each users right to privacy with respect to information sought or received, and materials consulted, borrowed, or acquired, insofar as the public nature of the City facilities permit. I understand that violating this confidentiality policy will result in possible dismissal. In consideration for being allowed to provide these services I hereby release the City of Ontario, its agents, employees and officers from liability for any injuries and damages I may suffer while performing these services. MY PRINTED NAME BELOW CONFIRMS MY AGREEMENT WITH THE ABOVE STATEMENT.

Required Question

Employer City of Ontario

Address 200 North Cherry Avenue

Ontario, California, 91764

Phone 909.395.2455

909.395.2000

Website http://www.ontarioca.gov