The Downtown Bend Library is not onboarding new volunteers at this time. Please check back in December 2025.
Thank you so much for your interest in volunteering for Deschutes Public Library. Opportunities to volunteer in person at the library are currently very limited and when we can, we will invite existing volunteers to fill positions first. Unfortunately, we do not anticipate accepting new volunteers until September at the earliest.
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Volunteer Opportunities
Please note, not all opportunities may be available at time of application.
After your application is reviewed you will be contacted via email by your local library volunteer liaison to schedule a screening discussion where you will learn more about the library and volunteering. If an email is not provided, you will be contacted by phone.
If you have any questions, please take a look at the FAQ first, then feel free to direct them to:
Volunteer Services
Deschutes Public Library
507 NW Wall St.
Bend, OR 97703
541-312-1039
volunteerservices@deschuteslibrary.org
Volunteers enrich our library in many ways. They bring enthusiasm, added talent, and fresh perspective to the library. Volunteers contribute to sound working relationships with recognized agencies as well as with community groups and organizations. The countless hours of volunteer service represent not only a tremendous monetary value to our libraries, but an immeasurable value in service to our local and global communities.
Volunteer Information Center login for current library volunteers.