Opportunities From: Arlington Public Library

Volunteer: Teen Summer Reading Volunteer at Westover Library

Summer volunteers will help staff the Summer Reading Table at Westover Library and provide information about our Summer Reading Program to adults and children. Volunteers will also help with additional material preparation and assist library staff as needed.

Responsibilities:  

Help with lobby display and Summer Reading kick off program Sign up children and adults for the Summer Reading Program Award prizes to those who complete the Summer Reading Program Provide information about the summer reading program and library  Prepare materials and displays for library programming as needed  Assist with activities at library events

Time commitment:

A minimum of 3 shifts served from June 1st- September 1st    

Qualifications:  

Dependable and flexible  Interested in working with children and the public  Computer skills  Interest in books and reading  Great organizational skills  Good communicator with both Library patrons and Library staff  Able to handle repetitive tasks

Must be able to attend Teen Volunteer Training at Westover on either: 

Tuesday, May 26th from 4:00-5:00 p.m.  OR  Wednesday, May 27th from 6:00-7:00 p.m.

OR Wednesday, June 24 from 3:00-4:00 p.m.

Location: Westover Library

Summer volunteers will help staff the Summer Reading Table at Westover Library and provide information about our Summer Reading Program to adults and children. Volunteers will also help with additional material preparation and assist library staff as needed.

Responsibilities:  

Help with lobby display and Summer Reading kick off program Sign up children and adults for the Summer Reading Program Award prizes to those who complete the Summer Reading Program Provide information about the summer reading program and library  Prepare materials and displays for library programming as needed  Assist with activities at library events

Time commitment:

A minimum of 3 shifts served from June 1st- September 1st    

Qualifications:  

Dependable and flexible  Interested in working with children and the public  Computer skills  Interest in books and reading  Great organizational skills  Good communicator with both Library patrons and Library staff  Able to handle repetitive tasks

Must be able to attend Teen Volunteer Training at Westover on either: 

Tuesday, May 26th from 4:00-5:00 p.m.  OR  Wednesday, May 27th from 6:00-7:00 p.m.

OR Wednesday, June 24 from 3:00-4:00 p.m.

Location: Westover Library

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 22205

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Drop-In Teen Toy Cleaner - Columbia Pike

Looking for an easy way to earn volunteer hours while helping out your library? We're inviting teen volunteers (ages 14-18) to help us keep the children's play area clean and welcoming! Volunteers will spend 1 hr wiping down and sanitizing the toys and board books used by Columbia Pike library's youngest visitors. Any extra time will be spent straightening up books on shelves and putting away toys.

This is a flexible drop-in opportunity, so there's no commitment to return every week. Sign up to help when it works for you. Support young readers and help keep our library a fun and safe place for families. 

Location: Columbia Pike Library

Looking for an easy way to earn volunteer hours while helping out your library? We're inviting teen volunteers (ages 14-18) to help us keep the children's play area clean and welcoming! Volunteers will spend 1 hr wiping down and sanitizing the toys and board books used by Columbia Pike library's youngest visitors. Any extra time will be spent straightening up books on shelves and putting away toys.

This is a flexible drop-in opportunity, so there's no commitment to return every week. Sign up to help when it works for you. Support young readers and help keep our library a fun and safe place for families. 

Location: Columbia Pike Library

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On May 5, 2026

Zip Code: 22204

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Summer Reading Kickoff Program: Teen Assistants - Shirlington

Help library staff launch our Summer Reading Program!  Teen volunteers will assist with registering children and families, welcoming and guiding attendees, supporting crowd flow, and helping with a variety of tasks to ensure a fun and successful event.

Participants will earn 3 volunteer hours, (one hour for training and two hours for volunteering at the event.)


Location: Shirlington Library

Help library staff launch our Summer Reading Program!  Teen volunteers will assist with registering children and families, welcoming and guiding attendees, supporting crowd flow, and helping with a variety of tasks to ensure a fun and successful event.

Participants will earn 3 volunteer hours, (one hour for training and two hours for volunteering at the event.)


Location: Shirlington Library

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Jun 6, 2026

Zip Code: 22206

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Drop-In Teen Toy Cleaner - Courthouse

Looking for an easy way to earn volunteer hours while helping out your library? We're inviting teen volunteers (ages 12-18) to help us keep the children's play area clean and welcoming! Volunteers will spend 1.5 hrs wiping down and sanitizing the toys and board books used by Courthouse library's youngest visitors. Any extra time will be spent straightening up books on shelves, and putting away toys.

This is a flexible drop-in opportunity, so there's no commitment to return every week. Sign up to help when it works for you. Support young readers and help keep our library a fun and safe place for families. 


Registration Required. Please register separately for each event occurrence.

Call 703-228-3352 for more information.

Location: Courthouse Library

Looking for an easy way to earn volunteer hours while helping out your library? We're inviting teen volunteers (ages 12-18) to help us keep the children's play area clean and welcoming! Volunteers will spend 1.5 hrs wiping down and sanitizing the toys and board books used by Courthouse library's youngest visitors. Any extra time will be spent straightening up books on shelves, and putting away toys.

This is a flexible drop-in opportunity, so there's no commitment to return every week. Sign up to help when it works for you. Support young readers and help keep our library a fun and safe place for families. 


Registration Required. Please register separately for each event occurrence.

Call 703-228-3352 for more information.

Location: Courthouse Library

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 22201

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Teen Drop-In Program Assistant - Courthouse

Assist library staff with the Teen Chill and Craft program at the Courthouse Library. Teen Chill and Craft is a monthly event where middle and high school students can unwind through a rotating selection of fun crafts and de-stressing activities.

Teen volunteers are expected to assist throughout the event, as well as with setup and clean up.  Participants will earn 1.5 volunteer hours.

Location: Courthouse Library

Assist library staff with the Teen Chill and Craft program at the Courthouse Library. Teen Chill and Craft is a monthly event where middle and high school students can unwind through a rotating selection of fun crafts and de-stressing activities.

Teen volunteers are expected to assist throughout the event, as well as with setup and clean up.  Participants will earn 1.5 volunteer hours.

Location: Courthouse Library

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 22201

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Children's Area Assistance - Teen Volunteer - Shirlington

Help the Shirlington Youth Services staff tidy up the Children's and Teen Areas before the library closes. Volunteers can expect to straighten books up on shelves, put away toys in Arlingtown, and select books for display in the teen section.

Participants will earn 1 volunteer hour.

Registration Required. Please register separately for each event occurrence.

Call 703-228-6545 or send an email to our contact email (below) for more information.

Location: Shirlington Library

Help the Shirlington Youth Services staff tidy up the Children's and Teen Areas before the library closes. Volunteers can expect to straighten books up on shelves, put away toys in Arlingtown, and select books for display in the teen section.

Participants will earn 1 volunteer hour.

Registration Required. Please register separately for each event occurrence.

Call 703-228-6545 or send an email to our contact email (below) for more information.

Location: Shirlington Library

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 22206

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Drop-In Toy Cleaner - Teen Volunteer - Shirlington

Looking for an easy way to earn volunteer hours while helping out your library? We're inviting teen volunteers (ages 12-18) to help us keep the children's play area clean and welcoming! Volunteers will spend 1 hour wiping down and sanitizing the toys and board books used by Shirlington library's youngest visitors. This is a flexible opportunity, so there's no commitment to return every week.           

Sign up to help when it works for you. Support young readers and help keep our library a fun and safe place for families.  Registration Required. Please register separately for each event occurrence. Call 703-228-6545 or write to our email contact address (below) for more information.

Location: Shirlington Library

Looking for an easy way to earn volunteer hours while helping out your library? We're inviting teen volunteers (ages 12-18) to help us keep the children's play area clean and welcoming! Volunteers will spend 1 hour wiping down and sanitizing the toys and board books used by Shirlington library's youngest visitors. This is a flexible opportunity, so there's no commitment to return every week.           

Sign up to help when it works for you. Support young readers and help keep our library a fun and safe place for families.  Registration Required. Please register separately for each event occurrence. Call 703-228-6545 or write to our email contact address (below) for more information.

Location: Shirlington Library

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 22206

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: General Youth Services Assistance (Day) - Teen Volunteers - Shirlington

Are you interested in how libraries work behind the scenes? Assist the Youth Services Staff with program preparation, the library collection, and more! Tasks will change from week to week, but may include:

Finding books from a listCutting out materials for crafts and projectsTidying around the Youth Services Area...and other tasks as needed!

Participants will earn 1 volunteer hour.

Registration Required. Please register separately for each event occurrence.

Please call 703-228-6545 or send an email to our contact email (below) for more information.

Location: Shirlington Library

Are you interested in how libraries work behind the scenes? Assist the Youth Services Staff with program preparation, the library collection, and more! Tasks will change from week to week, but may include:

Finding books from a listCutting out materials for crafts and projectsTidying around the Youth Services Area...and other tasks as needed!

Participants will earn 1 volunteer hour.

Registration Required. Please register separately for each event occurrence.

Please call 703-228-6545 or send an email to our contact email (below) for more information.

Location: Shirlington Library

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 22206

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Teen Volunteer - Aurora Hills

Assist the Youth Services librarian as needed. Tasks may include craft preparation, cleaning toys, finding books for displays, shelving books, and tidying the children's area.Volunteers can expect to use cleaning supplies to wipe down the toys if assigned.

Participants will earn 1 volunteer hour per shift. Shifts will be scheduled for a one hour block between 4-6pm on Tuesdays.


Qualifications:

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


Registration and Interview Required.

Call 703-228-5715 for more information.

Location: Aurora Hills Library

Assist the Youth Services librarian as needed. Tasks may include craft preparation, cleaning toys, finding books for displays, shelving books, and tidying the children's area.Volunteers can expect to use cleaning supplies to wipe down the toys if assigned.

Participants will earn 1 volunteer hour per shift. Shifts will be scheduled for a one hour block between 4-6pm on Tuesdays.


Qualifications:

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


Registration and Interview Required.

Call 703-228-5715 for more information.

Location: Aurora Hills Library

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 22202

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Teen Library Volunteer (Central Youth Services)

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

Location: Central Library - Teen Volunteers

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

Location: Central Library - Teen Volunteers

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 22201

Allow Groups: No