looking to make an impact in our community? join our board!

Trustees of the Friends of MDPL are volunteers, drawn from the community at large, with a passion for furthering the Friends’ mission! They do this in three ways: Awareness, Advocacy, and Fundraising. The fully staffed Board of Trustees will have 12 members, each focusing on one of our pillars, in line with their areas of interest and expertise.

• Passion for libraries and a strong commitment to the mission of the Friends of the Miami-Dade Public Library
• Experience in nonprofit governance, fundraising, or community advocacy is preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups of people
• Leadership experience and strategic thinking abilities
• Willingness to contribute time, talent, and resources to support the organization
• Reside in Miami-Dade County

• Opportunity to make a significant impact on library services and resources in your community
• Develop and enhance leadership and governance skills
• Build relationships with like-minded individuals and community leaders
• Experience personal and professional growth through service

• Actively prepare for and participate in quarterly Friends Board meetings.
• Join and actively participate in at least one of the Board committees. Committees generally meet once per month, but time commitment may vary depending upon the committee and Friends schedule. 
• Volunteer for at least one activity per quarter, including, but not limited to, community events, advocacy hearings, city council meetings, or community events.
• Responsibilities may change as needed by the Board’s priorities. 

• Term Length: 1 year, with the possibility of renewal at the Annual Meeting
• Approximate time commitment: 5-10 hours per month, including quarterly Board meetings, monthly committee meetings, and occasional special events

The Friends of the Miami-Dade Public Library is an equal opportunity organization. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all volunteers.