Opportunities From: Arlington Public Library

Location: 

Aurora Hills Library735 S. Eads St.Arlington, VA 22202   

How to Apply: 

·    Review the description below to confirm you meet criteria and are available on the needed day/time. 

·    Click the pink "Sign Up" button above and complete the form to express interest. 

·    Library staff will contact candidates for interview. 

·    Library staff will check reference and initiate criminal background check for selected applicant(s).

Responsibilities (Paging): 

Provide customer service to patrons while in the stacks.    Find items on library shelves from paging list   Check in items on computer   Prepare items to be sent to another branch   Shelve holds  

Qualifications: 

Dependable and flexible  Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail  Enjoyment of detail-oriented projects and quiet work  Able to bend, stretch and stand for a long period  Knowledge of the Library’s shelving and classification system (training provided)   Ability to bend, stretch, and stand for long periods of time  Push and pull a full cart of library materials (up to 100 lb)  Friendly with strong customer service skills 

Types of Volunteers: 

Young Adults (18-25)  Adults (26-54)  Adult (55+)   

Time commitment: 

One afternoon a week, 2-3 hours.   Current opportunity is on Saturday morningsNumber of volunteers needed: 1Minimum 6-month commitment (long term commitment preferred) 

Location: 

Westover Library  1644 N. McKinley St. Arlington, VA 22205  

TO APPLY:  

Review the description below to confirm you meet criteria and are available on the needed day/time.  Click the pink "Sign Up" button above and complete the form to express interest.  Library staff will contact candidates for interview. 

Location:  Cherrydale Library 2190 N Military Road Arlington VA 22207  
How to Apply: Review the description below to confirm you meet criteria and are available on the needed day/time. Click the pink "Sign Up" button above and complete the form to express interest. Library staff will contact candidates for interview. Library staff will check reference and initiate criminal background check for selected applicant(s). Responsibilities: Facilitate and supervise open-play mahjong for all ages Set up and put away mahjong boards and pieces Assist players of varying skill level in pairing up with opponents to play games Teach mahjong techniques and share strategies with players Ensure everyone has an opportunity to participate Create a welcoming, encouraging, engaging environment conducive to learning   
Types of volunteers:   Adults (21+) Older Adults (55+)    
Time Commitment:    One 90-minute session per month. Schedule to be determined by volunteer's availability and library calendar. Minimum 6-month time commitment    
Qualifications:    Intermediate to expert mahjong player (Chinese rules) Enthusiasm for introducing the game to new players Ability to teach people of varying ages and proficiency levels  Good communication skills Patience 

Location: 

Westover Library  1644 N. McKinley Rd.  Arlington, VA 22205 

 

How to Apply: 

Review the description below to confirm you meet criteria and are available on the needed day/time.  Click the pink "Sign Up" button above and complete the form to express interest.  Library staff will contact candidates for interview.  Library staff will check reference and initiate criminal background check for selected applicant(s). 

 

Responsibilities: 

Lead a monthly book club for adults  Engage the group in discussion by active listening and ensure all attendees have an opportunity to contribute, if they wish  Select book club titles (fiction or non-fiction) with input from library staff and book club members  Work with library staff to procure materials 

Types of volunteers: 

Adult aged 21+  Older Adults (55+) 

Time commitment

·   4th Thursday of each month from 6:15 – 7:45 pm (Note: November & December book club meetings are held on the 3rd Thursday of the month)

·   One evening per month, plus time for reading material for book club selection

·   Year-round 

·   Minimum 6-month commitment 

Qualifications: 

Avid reader  Friendly and welcoming demeanor Comfortable leading small group discussions  Ability to create welcoming and inclusive atmosphere  Comfortable working with people from other cultures, age groups and backgrounds.  Dependable  Good listening skills  Ability to facilitate and manage the discussion ensuring all attendees have an opportunity to contribute, if they wish 

 

Location:

Courthouse Library 2100 Clarendon Blvd. Arlington VA 22201

 

How to Apply: 

Review the description below to confirm you meet criteria and are available on the needed day/time.  Click the pink "Sign Up" button above and complete the form to express interest.  Library staff will contact candidates for interview.  Library staff will check reference and initiate criminal background check for selected applicant(s). 

 

Responsibilities:  

Encourage patrons in career transitions  Review and edit resumes  Help patrons create resumes  Be (or become) aware of locally-available support organizations and resources  Help patrons complete and/or submit job applications  

 

Types of volunteers:  

Adults  Adults aged 55+ 

 

Time commitment:  

2 hours  1 - 2 times per month on Wednesday mornings; other days and times may also be considered based on volunteer availability.  

 

Qualifications:  

Excellent customer service skills  Experience providing employment advice  Current awareness of online job search platforms and resume expectations  Must be willing to gain awareness of current resume writing techniques   Must be willing to gain awareness of locally available resources, including those at the Library  Must not have a conflict of interest in helping job seekers   Speak English fluently enough to communicate with someone about computer problems and edit documents.  

Location: 

Cherrydale Library 2190 Military Rd. Arlington, VA 22207

How to Apply:

Review the description below to confirm you meet criteria and are available on the needed day/time. Click the pink "Sign Up" button above and complete the form to express interest. Library staff will contact candidates for interview. Library staff will check reference and initiate criminal background check for selected applicant(s).

Responsibilities:

Support the library garden club to establish and maintain the library garden(s) Tasks will include digging, planting, mulching, watering, weeding

Types of volunteers: 

Young adults 18+ Adults aged 21+  Older Adults (55+) 

Time commitment: 

Weekly or based on needs of garden Most active from March until late November Minimum 12-month commitment 

Qualifications: 

Interest in gardening, horticulture, or environmental stewardship. Willingness to learn and to work individually and collaboratively with others. Physical ability to perform outdoor tasks (e.g., digging, lifting, bending). Reliability and commitment to scheduled volunteer hours. Comfortable working with people from other cultures, age groups and backgrounds. 

Activities:

Collaborate with library staff to develop a vision and layout for the garden space. Library preference will be to prioritize the planting of native species. Plantings (with approval) Invasives removal Litter and leaf removal Weeding and mulching Assist with educational programs, workshops, or signage that promote gardening knowledge and environmental awareness. Help organize volunteer workdays or seasonal events in the garden space.

Location:  

Glencarlyn Library300 S. Kensington StArlington VA 22204 

How to Apply:

Review the description below to confirm you meet criteria and are available on the needed day/time. Click the pink "Sign Up" button above and complete the form to express interest.Library staff will contact candidates for interview.Library staff will check reference and initiate criminal background check for selected applicant(s).

Responsibilities:  

Encourage patrons in career transitions Review and edit resumes Help patrons create resumes Be (or become) aware of locally available support organizations and resources Help patrons complete and/or submit job applications  

Types of volunteers:  

Adults Adults aged 55+ 

Time commitment:   

1.5 hours 1 - 2 times per month, Thursday afternoon

Qualifications:  

Excellent customer service skills Experience providing employment advice Current awareness of online job search platforms and resume expectations Must be willing to gain awareness of current resume writing techniques  Must be willing to gain awareness of locally available resources, including those at the Library Must not have a conflict of interest in helping job seekers  Speak English fluently enough to communicate with someone about computer problems and edit documents.  Fluency in a second language is a plus, but not required.  Knowledge of Microsoft Office, email programs, file management and print preview and printing.  

Teen Volunteers:

May assist Youth Services staff with a variety of library programs, including Kids Club, storytimes, and other programs as they ariseVolunteer opportunities on program days will include setting up and cleaning up the program room, as well as assisting children and adults with projectsPreparation of materials for programs may include cutting, sorting and labeling materialsPull books for library book lists and displays Assist in maintaining the Youth Services areaTasks may include tidying shelves and cleaning in "Arlingtown," the Library's play areaOther assistance throughout the Youth Services area as assigned

Qualifications

Entering Grade 7-12 as of September 2025Reliable and dependableEnjoys working with children and familiesCommunicates well with both library staff and patronsAble to work on short-term projects with guidance; requests follow-up information as needed