HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-01-28; Library Board of Trustees; 02; Volunteer Program
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Meeting Date: Jan. 28, 2026
To: Library Board of Trustees
From: Suzanne Smithson, Library & Cultural Arts Director
Staff Contact: Samantha Yeilding, Volunteer Coordinator
samantha.yeilding@carlsbadca.gov,442-339-5512
Subject: Volunteer Program
District: All Recommended Action
Receive a report on Volunteer Services for the Library & Cultural Arts Department.
Executive Summary
The Carlsbad City Library Volunteer Program currently has over 200 volunteers supporting a
variety of initiatives, including tutoring, collection management and special programs. This
presentation will provide an overview of volunteer roles currently available, describe the
onboarding process and highlight recent accomplishments within the department.
Explanation & Analysis
None.
Fiscal Analysis
No financial impact. Next Steps
None.
Environmental Evaluation
The proposed action is not a “project” as defined by CEQA Section 21065 and CEQA Guidelines
Section 15378(b)(5) and does not require environment review under CEQA Guidelines Section
15060(c)(3) and 15061(b)(3), because the proposed action to report on the department’s
volunteer services is an organizational or administrative government activity that does not
involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant
physical impact on the environment. Any subsequent action or direction stemming from the
proposed action may require preparation of an environmental document in accordance with
CEQA or CEQA Guidelines. Exhibits
None.
LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Staff Report
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Volunteer Services
Samantha Yeilding, Volunteer Coordinator
Library & Cultural Arts Department
Jan. 28, 2026
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TODAY’S PRESENTATION
•Goals
•Duties and Responsibilities
•Onboarding
•Impact and Experiences
•Recent Events
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GOALS
•Enhance Library & Cultural Arts services
•Engage the community
•Foster a culture of learning
•Serve as community connectors
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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Tutoring
Adult Literacy
Homework Zone
Reading Intervention
Collection Management
Donations
Shelf Reading
Programs
Children’s Programs
Special Events
Summer Reading Adventure
Community & Sustainability
Homebound Program
Seed Library
Cultural Arts
Educational Programs
Special Events
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TUTORING
Adult Literacy Homework Zone
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TUTORING
Reading Intervention
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COLLECTION MANAGEMENT
Donations
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COLLECTION MANAGEMENT
Shelf Reading 8
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PROGRAMS
Children’s Programs Summer Reading Adventure
Special Events
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COMMUNITY AND SUSTAINABILITY
Homebound Program Seed Library 10
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CULTURAL ARTS
Educational Programs
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Special Events
ONBOARDING
VOLUNTEER
APPLICATION
PHONE INTERVIEW AND
BACKGROUND CHECK
ORIENTATION
AND TOUR
TRAINING
AND START!
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FY24-25 VOLUNTEER STATISTICS
273
Active volunteers
7,614
Hours of service
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IMPACT ITEM 2: VOLUNTEERS
18,339
Seed packets
distributed
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Reading Intervention
participants improved
62
Adult Literacy learners
met goals
50
Children’s programs executed
with volunteer support
1,740
SRA Reading Reports taken
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Homebound patrons served
742
Homebound checkouts
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EXPERIENCES
“Volunteering at the Carlsbad Library has been a deeply
rewarding experience. Through programs like child and
adult literacy tutoring and homebound book delivery, I
am privileged to foster a love for reading while building
meaningful connections with patrons.”
Sheri R.
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EXPERIENCES
“I volunteered at the Library Learning Center as a shelver. The welcoming environment… reignited the passion I had for the importance of having local, public libraries. When
discovering that a position for Library Technician had opened up… staff encouraged me to apply. Now, along with other staff we have continued to make the Library Learning Center a place where everyone can belong.”
Kayla A., Library Technician
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VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION
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Apr. 26, 2025
VOLUNTEER EXPO
•Jan. 24, 2026, at the Georgina Cole Library
•Connecting community members with
service opportunities
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QUESTIONS?
Samantha Yeilding
Volunteer Coordinator, Library & Cultural Arts Department
Samantha.Yeilding@carlsbadca.gov
442-339-5512
https://library.carlsbadca.gov/programs/library-volunteer-
program
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