Volunteering
Now Accepting Volunteen Applications from July 13 through July 24
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Cerritos Library is now accepting Volunteen applications for the Fall 2026 session! The Fall 2026 Volunteen session begins Tuesday, September 8, and runs through Friday, December 18. For questions or additional information, please call (562) 916-1338 or email volunteen@cerritos.gov.
Adult Volunteers
Adult volunteers for the Cerritos Library greet patrons in the lobby, provide information about the library and help staff the Friends of the Cerritos Library Bookstore. For more information, please call (562) 916-1350.
Friends of the Cerritos Library
Volunteers for the Friends of the Cerritos Library sort donated books, work at book sales and staff the Friends Bookstore. For information about how to join the Friends and become a volunteer, please call (562) 916-1340.
Volunteens
Cerritos Library Volunteens are dependable teen volunteers who are assigned projects such as shelving materials, helping with library programs, monitoring the children's computer workstations and operating the Friends Bookstore.
Volunteens are selected through an application and interview process. Volunteen applicants must be at least 13 years old and in grades 7 through 12. Applicants must have a Cerritos Library card in good standing and are required to successfully pass a criminal background assessment in accordance with City policy, which includes a Live Scan records check. Successful applicants have an interest in helping others; a willingness to perform a variety of projects and tasks; and an ability to complete assigned tasks on time. They are also capable of following instructions, working independently and collaborating with other volunteers and staff members.
Cerritos Library greatly appreciates the contributions made by volunteers, as they help make many popular programs and service possible.