Volunteer
Virginia Beach Public Library is committed to providing people of all ages with the opportunities, programs, information and materials to help them meet lifelong learning, cultural and recreational goals.
Volunteer Opportunities
Position Details
Tween Advisory Council (TACO) Volunteer
- Must be in grades 3 to 5.
- Will serve in leadership roles within the tween group.
- Drive the direction of tween programming.
- Advise on library collection and services.
- May assist library staff with younger children and families.
- Volunteer positions serve one-year terms.
Not currently accepting applicants.
Position Details
Teen Advisory Group (TAG) Volunteer
- Must be between the ages of 12-17.
- Assist library staff with planning and implementing relevant teen-oriented and community-based programs, services, and resources.
- Assist staff with programs for both on and off-site locations.
- Earn volunteer hours and boost your college applications.
Not currently accepting applicants.
Reading Buddies
- Must be between the ages of 14-17.
- Mentor beginning readers, grades K to 3, through the Reading Buddies Program.
- Reading Buddies is a 4-week reading program that combines reading encouragement and group activities to foster a love of reading and confidence.
Not currently accepting applicants.
Summer Learning Adventure
- Must be between the ages of 14-17.
- Requires people skills and attention to detail.
- Provide program information, help with registration, distribute prizes, and prepare materials.
- May assist staff with programs for both on and off-site locations.
Not currently accepting applicants.
Archives Volunteer
- Must be at least 15 years old.
- Assist library staff by helping to scan, organize and preserve materials like photographs, historical documents, and maps.
- May assist with curating library displays.
- Earn volunteer hours and boost your college applications.
Not currently accepting applicants.
Workforce Development Volunteer
- Assist customers with job applications, resume creation, and email setup.
- Provide guidance on job searching strategies and employment resources.
- Help customers prepare for interviews by offering tips and practice.
- Support customers in updating and uploading resumes to job platforms.
- Work directly with the public to enhance digital and employment skills.
Position Details
Volunteer for Programs Serving Adults with Disabilities
- Prepare and set up materials for games, crafts, and activities, including cutting, pasting, and portioning supplies.
- Move tables and chairs as directed, clean up leftover materials, and wipe down tables after activities.
- Guide attendees to and within the programming area as needed.
- Participate in activities to facilitate engagement and socialization for attendees.
- Gather attendee feedback, and share with the programmer.
Technology Education Programming Volunteer (Silhouette Cameo Programs)
- Ages 18 and up.
- Assemble information packets and kits.
- Assist staff with various levels of technology education programing.
- Prefer an applicant with experience in computer-aided design, fabrication, technology-based creative arts (die cut machines, sewing machines, etc.).
- Requires six-month commitment.
- Location- Joint-Use Library.
Virginia Beach Public Library accepts volunteer applications from minors who are seeking to complete court-ordered community service.
- Applicants must be between the ages of 12-17.
- Applicants must apply at least eight weeks prior to the deadline for completion of service hours.
- Applicants should include the number of community service hours needed and the deadline for completion.
- If applicable, only applicants who are on unsupervised probation will be considered.
- We will not consider applicants who are seeking community service hours for larceny offenses.
Approval of all court-ordered applicants will be at the discretion of the volunteer services coordinator. The Library need not specify a reason for unapproved applicants. For more information, please contact the volunteer services coordinator by email at vbplvolunteers@vbgov.com or call 757-385-4059.
Why Volunteer?
- Make a difference and help others.
- Share your skills and learn something new.
- Gain work experience or service hours for school.
- Meet new people and make new friends.
What do the volunteer positions require?
- Completed and signed volunteer application and confidentiality agreement.
- An interview and orientation/training.
- Background check for anyone 18 years or older.