Volunteer Opportunity Details:

The San Antonio Public Library is seeking energetic volunteers to perform as Libro the Library Lion mascot. The volunteers will make special appearances at city-wide events wearing the Libro costume. This would be the ideal community service experience for aspiring actors to add to their resume. Some of the upcoming dates for Libro appearances would be Thursday, September 10 at 9:30 a.m.: Rep. Castro's Book Drive at Wrenn Middle School, 627 S. Acme; Saturday, September 26 at 11 a.m. Camargo Park Graffiti Wipeout event, 5738 Castroville Rd.; Saturday, October 3, at 9 a.m.: Grand opening of Roosevelt Branch Library, 5110 Walzem; Saturday, October 11 at 1 p.m.: AccessAbility Fest, Institute of Texan Cultures, 801 S. Bowie; and Saturday, November 7 at 10 a.m.: Playful City, San Pedro Park, 1315 San Pedro Ave.

Volunteers must be at least 14 years of age and be between 5'6" and 6'2" tall with a maximum weight of 250 lbs. Appearances are usually from one to four hours with 20 minute intervals in the costume. Volunteers must have transportation to the event sites. This position would be on an as-needed basis.

This opportunity is sponsored by: San Antonio Public Library

We need volunteers who are free at these times Occasional This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adolescents (13-17) Individual Adults (26-54) Young Adults (18-25)

Contact Person: Liz Arevalos, Volunteer Coordinator, (210) 207-2502, (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

600 Soledad San Antonio, TX 78205 (See a map)

Directions:

We have the Central Library as well as 23 other branches (and more to come) throughout San Antonio. For directions to any of our locations, please call 207-2500.   Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: N/A,   Walk distance (in minutes): N/A   Nearest Bus Stop: Depending on branch, Depending on branch minute walk

Web Site: http://www.sanantonio.gov/library

Last updated on September 4, 2009