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 between the ages of 8-11.
- 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.
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- Assist library staff by helping to scan, organize and preserve materials like photographs, historical documents, and maps.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.
Position Details
Volunteer for Teen Tabletop Gaming Programs
- Prepare character sheets, game materials, and room setup before each session.
- Guide teens through Dungeons & Dragons or other tabletop campaigns.
- Facilitate gameplay and conversation to support engagement and teamwork.
- Assist staff with cleanup, resetting the space, and sharing feedback to improve future sessions.
- Commit to volunteering for at least six months to help provide consistency for participants.
Accessible Resources and Services Intern/ Volunteer (Customer Service)
- Prepare mail cards, assemble bags for new customers, update catalog records, and delete titles from the system.
- Contact new customers, assist with yearly account activity checks, and provide reader advisory by placing holds.
- Create engaging, timely content for newsletters and email updates.
- Familiarity with various technology, customer service, and ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks with two (2) years of applicable experience.
Accessible Resources and Services Intern/ Volunteer (Clerical)
- Assist with Digital Talking Book Machine maintenance and upkeep.
- Print Braille documents (no experience using Braille required) for customers.
- Label and organize digital book cartridges and cases for efficient use.
- Format Large Print and Descriptive DVD lists for customers.
- Ability to follow directions, read and write English, use basic technology, and physically lift, stoop, and stretch to handle materials weighing 1-20 lbs. each.
Volunteer Photographer for Library Events & Programs
- Photograph library programs, events, staff, and customers for promotional use.
- Ensure images are clear, professional, and suitable for library publications.
- Engage with staff and customers in a professional and friendly manner.
- Requires basic computer skills for organizing, saving, and sharing digital files.
- Will include evening and weekend hours.
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 programming.
- Prefer an applicant with experience in computer-aided design, fabrication, technology-based creative arts (die cut machines, sewing machines, etc.).
- Requires a six-month commitment.
- Location- Joint-Use Library.
Not currently accepting applicants.
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.