Why Volunteer?

Volunteering is a great way to support your library and give back to your community. Your help makes a big difference in providing important services for both children and adults. Plus, you’ll pick up valuable skills and experience that can benefit you both personally and professionally. If you are a student, it is also a great opportunity to earn school service credit and build your resume.

Who Can Volunteer?

High school students ages 14 and over, as well as adults 18 and over, who have an interest in libraries and books, care about their community, or enjoy helping others are encouraged to volunteer.

What Can A Volunteer Do?

There are a variety of volunteer opportunities:

Teens

  • Teen School Volunteer Opportunities 
    • Due to significant interest, our teen volunteer applications are now closed. Program support, seed library, and toy cleaning volunteer opportunities will reopen on Saturday, August 1.
  • Teen Summer Reading Volunteer Opportunities 
    • The purpose of this program is to provide support to children and their families by registering them for the Summer Reading Program, handing out incentive prizes, and assisting library staff with craft prep or other projects as needed. 
    • Application:
      • Teen Summer Reading Volunteer applications will open on Saturday, May 9. 
      • Online applications will be accepted until shifts are filled or through May 30 at 5 p.m. (whichever comes first); therefore, we encourage those interested to apply early. 
    • Who can apply?
      • Students currently in 8th-11th grade. 
    • After You Apply
      • Teen volunteers are assigned a weekly two-hour shift and are expected to arrive on time. Any planned absences or vacations should be shared with the volunteer coordinator or liaison in advance. Shifts are filled on a first-come, first-served basis based on when applications are received, with some spots reserved for substitute volunteers as needed. Attendance at a required orientation prior to the program start date of June 13 is necessary to participate in the summer program.
         
  • Teen Advisory Group
    • The Teen Advisory Group (TAG) is for teens looking to make a difference in their library. Members meet monthly during the school year to work on service projects and provide feedback to library staff on future teen programming, resources, and books.
    • Teens will make new friends while building leadership and communication skills. TAG membership also qualifies as community service and looks great on a resumé. Each library location has a maximum of 20 Teen Advisory Group memberships available.
    • *All teen volunteer spots are currently full. Applications received after August 26 will be placed on a wait list for future volunteer opportunities.*
       
  • Program Assistance
    • High school teens ages 14–17: assist library staff with craft activity preparation for a variety of library programs for children, teens, or adults.
       
  • Toy Cleaning
    • High school teens ages 14–17: assist library staff with sanitizing and organizing Stay & Play toys for toddlers and children.

For additional information about teen volunteer opportunities including duties and qualifications visit volgistics.com/od/756545.

Adults

  • Shelving
    • Adults 18 and over: return books and other materials to shelves in proper order and help keep shelves neat and organized.
    • *All adult volunteer spots are currently full. Applications received after August 22 will be placed on a wait list for future volunteer opportunities.*

How Can I Get Involved?

Apply today!
Teen Volunteer Application: volgistics.com/appform/337674493
Adult Volunteer Application: volgistics.com/appform/1224996191