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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Volunteer Spotlight

Teen Volunteer Finds Joy in Making the Argyle Library a Fun Place for Kids

A hand holding 2 books: Percy Jackson and the Olympians and Diary of a Wimpy Kid Hot Mess.

Rashamar started volunteering at Argyle Library in February 2026 and steadily comes in every Monday and Tuesday. He has contributed 70 hours to date. Like many of the teen volunteers, Rashamar spends most of his time shelving materials, straightening the shelves, and helping to prep one of the Children’s Department upcoming craft projects, which usually involves finding a nice quiet out of the way spot and cutting out lots of shapes and other things.

Maxville Library Volunteer Teaches the Fine Art of Origami

Photo of smiling library volunteer and examples of origami in the shape of a turkey, swans, pine trees, and elaborate star.

Keith has been volunteering at the Maxville Library since May 2025 and has one of the most unique volunteer positions throughout the Jacksonville Public Library: teaching origami. Several times a month, customers get to relax and learn how to fold small pieces of paper into simple and more intricate designs.

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

Photo of smiling teen volunteer at the library.

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.

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