Earn service hours by helping library staff. Requirements vary. Spaces are limited.
Before applying, review these expectations. After applying and before your first volunteer shift, all volunteers must attend an orientation.
Lead Volunteers
- Dates: Ongoing
- Ages: 16-18
- Minimum Availability: 4-6 hours per month (during school year), 4-6 hours per week (in summer)
- Tasks: Event help & materials preparation
- Status: Applications are currently being accepted.
Note: All volunteers must fill out an application, even if you've volunteered before.
Homework Help
- Dates: August-May
- Ages: 15-18
- Minimum Availability: 1 hour per week
- Tasks: Homework help, reading with kids
- Status: Currently full.
Summer
- Dates: May-July
- Ages: 12-18
- Minimum Availability: 2 hours per month
- Tasks: Giving out prizes, helping sign up readers
- Status: Currently full.
Need more service hours? View this list of other Central Ohio volunteer options for teens.
Contact Us
Trouble logging in? Have questions about your shift? Contact Alexx B.
If you need immediate assistance contact us at 614-882-7277 option 5.
Upcoming Events
Gratitude and Self-Care for Teens
Take a moment for reflection, gratitude, and self-care this season!
Celebrate National Hobby Month!
Whatever you like to do with your free time, we've got a book for that.
Simple Reads for English Learners
These popular titles are great for English language learners to strengthen their skills.
Steampunk Fiction
"Steampunk" is a genre of science fiction that typically features a historical setting and steam-powered technology.
Gratitude and Self-Care for Teens
Take a moment for reflection, gratitude, and self-care this season!
Celebrate National Hobby Month!
Whatever you like to do with your free time, we've got a book for that.
Simple Reads for English Learners
These popular titles are great for English language learners to strengthen their skills.
Steampunk Fiction
"Steampunk" is a genre of science fiction that typically features a historical setting and steam-powered technology.
Ashleigh M.
Ashleigh loves to see people grow and become their best selves here at the library.
Aaron F
When he's not helping someone with their Android device, he's likely playing board games or listening to death metal.
Katy K.
Katy loves bringing history to life, getting hands-on with artifacts, and helping people discover meaning and relevance in the past.
Mindy B.
Mindy will always bring a smile to your face, even when she's concentrating on finding hard-to-get-your-hands-on books and journal articles.
Ashleigh M.
Ashleigh loves to see people grow and become their best selves here at the library.
Aaron F
When he's not helping someone with their Android device, he's likely playing board games or listening to death metal.
Katy K.
Katy loves bringing history to life, getting hands-on with artifacts, and helping people discover meaning and relevance in the past.
Mindy B.
Mindy will always bring a smile to your face, even when she's concentrating on finding hard-to-get-your-hands-on books and journal articles.
