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: Currently Full. Please check back in early April for Summer Volunteer Applications.
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
COSI Science Festival: Biomedical Engineering
Apr 29th | 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Students and grown-ups, get an interactive look at the future of biomedical engineering! Explore how engineering and healthcare come…
Decorate Your Grad Cap (Ages 12-18)
May 19th | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Bring your graduation cap and your creativity. Use paint pens, stickers, and other decorating tools to graduate in style.
Visit with Farm Animals
May 23rd | 10:00am - 12:00pm
Hanby Park
See, touch and learn about a variety of farm animals for a live barnyard experience. Animal visitors will include sheep, goats, ducks,…
Pixel Art with Perler Beads
Apr 14th | 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Create one-of-a-kind art pieces inspired by your favorite video games with Perler Beads. All materials provided.
COSI Science Festival: Biomedical Engineering
Apr 29th | 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Students and grown-ups, get an interactive look at the future of biomedical engineering! Explore how engineering and healthcare come…
Decorate Your Grad Cap (Ages 12-18)
May 19th | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Bring your graduation cap and your creativity. Use paint pens, stickers, and other decorating tools to graduate in style.
Visit with Farm Animals
May 23rd | 10:00am - 12:00pm
Hanby Park
See, touch and learn about a variety of farm animals for a live barnyard experience. Animal visitors will include sheep, goats, ducks,…
Pixel Art with Perler Beads
Apr 14th | 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Create one-of-a-kind art pieces inspired by your favorite video games with Perler Beads. All materials provided.
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.
