Volunteer!

Thank you for your interest in volunteering for the Traverse Area District Library (TADL), a network of libraries serving Grand Traverse County.

We appreciate you sharing your time and talents as a volunteer. Your support allows the TADL system to provide a higher level of services to the citizens of our community, while providing a satisfying service experience for volunteers.  

Currently we are seeking enthusiastic, detail oriented, adult volunteers. The library can set up a regular volunteer schedule for you assisting at your favorite branch (Woodmere, East Bay, Kingsley). Or, if you prefer to help out at special events and programs like Summer Reading, Volunteer Recognition Events, Genealogy, or the Grand Traverse Area Children's Garden, we can keep your information on file and give you a call when we need you.

Download and fill out a volunteer application. All applications should be turned in to the Administration Office on the second floor of TADL's Woodmere (Main) Branch.

The Library does not accept volunteers through any court-ordered or diversion program.

Current TADL Volunteer Openings

Graphic Design Volunteer (unpaid)

The Traverse Area District Library seeks volunteer graphic designers to create print and/or online marketing and communications materials on an ongoing, as-needed basis. This is a great opportunity to build your design portfolio!

This volunteer position requires access to a personal computer and design software. This position may work remotely.

Responsibilities:

• Design, assemble, compile, edit, and lay out print materials such as brochures, postcards, flyers, and signage, etc.
• Working collaboratively with the Marketing and Communications Manager
• Preparing design files for third party production
• Following TADL branding guidelines to ensure consistency in presentation

Qualifications:

• Experience in graphic design or working toward a degree in graphic or advertising design
• Expertise in design techniques such as retouching, spotting, image masking, cropping, and light balancing
• Proficient in Photoshop, InDesign
• Highly attentive to detail
• Able and willing to multitask at direction of Manager.
• Ability to work independently

For more information about becoming a volunteer, please call the Volunteer Coordinator at 231-932-8533.

Other opportunities to volunteer are also available through the Friends of the Traverse Area District Library. The Friends conduct used book sales to raise funds for special materials and Library programs. Please call the Friends of TADL (231-932-8517) for volunteer information.