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. 

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.

man and woman volunteering at a library

Existing Volunteer Login

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

Volunteer Spotlight

Volunteer "Ms. Sue" is Beloved by Children Visiting the Library

Volunteer Sue is ready to check in customers.

Sue has been serving in the children's story area at the South Mandarin Library since 2017. Her friendly nature makes her beloved by the children, who call her Ms. Sue. In addition to helping with the Storytimes, she also assists with the popular crafts and during summer parties and shelves materials. Her weekly contribution has amounted to over 440 hours since 2017.

Volunteer Discovers a Love for Reading at the Library

Volunteer Monica shelving books.

Monica has been volunteering at Regency Square Library for over 2 years and has contributed over 102 hours. Every time, Monica comes in to volunteer, she is a shining beacon of positivity; it’s hard to find her without a smile. When Monica isn’t volunteering with the Library, she is a biology professor at Florida State College of Jacksonville.

Library Volunteer Helps the Community

young person volunteering at the library

Anthony is 26 years old and has been volunteering at the Dallas Graham Library for over five years. He helps with shelving, the summer lunch program, and other activities. In addition to volunteering, Anthony attends Edward Waters University (EWU) full-time and is seeking a degree in Religious Theology. He will be transitioning to Bethune Cookman University (BCU) at the end of July 2025.