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. 

If you have a business or organization that is interested in group volunteering, please contact us at JPLVolunteers@coj.net.

Teen volunteer prepares to shelve books at library

# Teen Opportunities

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

Volunteer man stocks the holds shelf at library

# 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

Teen John'Neisia smiles while volunteering at the Library.
A current sophomore at Andrew Jackson High School, John'Nesia is one of Brown Eastside Library's newest volunteers. She started volunteering...
Library volunteer Beckie smiles while gazing at her therapy dog Stormy.
Beckie and Stormy have been volunteering as the Reading with a Therapy Dog team at Willow Branch Library since September 2024. Stormy is a 7-...
Smiling library volunteer Lara with her dog.
Lara has been volunteering at Bill Brinton Murray Hill Library since April 2025 and has contributed over 47 hours in that time. She has helped...
A photo of a smiling volunteer at Jacksonville Public Library.
What inspired you to volunteer for the Library? When I retired, I considered the interests that defined my life so I could select among...