Volunteer at the Library

Thank you for your interest in volunteering at the Library!

Before applying, please review the openings that we have below. Your application will be reviewed by the staff, and you will be contacted via email for the next steps. We receive more applications than we have openings. Not everyone who applies will be selected for an opening. We appreciate your patience and understanding.

Volunteers of all ages will need to complete and pass the City’s background screening prior to volunteering. This may involve being fingerprinted at City Hall in Downtown Jacksonville. 

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Teen Opportunities

The Library welcomes teens aged 12-18 years who desire to make a difference in their community.

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Adult Opportunities

Learn about our featured openings and how you can make a difference.

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Existing Volunteer Login

Find open opportunities, update your personal information, and review your hours.

Volunteer Spotlight

Southeast Library Teen Volunteer Gives Back to the Community That Shaped Her

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Jessica is a teen volunteer at Southeast Regional Library. She has been volunteering since the summer of 2024 and has contributed over 50 hours. She has helped out with a variety of tasks including packing donations of books and other items to send to the Friends bookstore, shelving, and pulling items to fulfill customer holds. She has also been an active participant on the Teen Advisory Board and assisted with crafts during our summer kick-off and Halloween parties. In addition, Jessica ensures the materials are in the correct place on the shelves and was one of the many volunteers who helped with adding radio frequency identification tags to the branch's collection.

Beaches Library Volunteer is a Child at Heart

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Wendy became a member of the Friends of the Beaches Branch Library (FOBBL) in 1999 and a library volunteer in 2007. She began as a sorter of our book sale donations, but soon donned many hats. Wendy co-runs three annual FOBBL book sales, keeps the FOBBL honor cart filled, assists at two book clubs, and participates in our programs and special events, such as Comic Fest. She also decorates the library and herself with themed materials, whether it be for a holiday or a youth program. Staff can always count on her weekly snacks and surprise treats for various events as well. Wendy’s tireless efforts are rewarded by the smiles and thanks she receives from staff and patrons.

Bradham & Brooks Library Volunteer Says the Branch Helps People Blossom

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Kim H is one of Bradham & Brooks Library's newest volunteers, and she is already making a big impact. Since October, she has assisted with a variety of activities, including prepping the crafts for children and adults, engaging with and helping customers with the crafts, decorating the branch for the seasons, and making the buttons that are given out at the Reader's Advisory training. Kim also has taken a special interest in the teen hygiene cart and donated several travel size items, which made a big difference!

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