Volunteer: Book Club Leader (Westover)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 materialsTypes 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: Westover Library 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 materialsTypes 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: Westover Library Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 22205 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Mahjong LeaderLocation: 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: Cherrydale Library 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: Cherrydale Library Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 22207 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Resume Review and Job Search Help (Courthouse)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: Courthouse Library 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: Courthouse Library Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 22201 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Library Garden Volunteer (Cherrydale)Location: Cherrydale Library 2190 Military Rd. Arlington, VA 22207How 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, weedingTypes 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 commitmentQualifications: 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: Cherrydale Library Location: Cherrydale Library 2190 Military Rd. Arlington, VA 22207How 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, weedingTypes 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 commitmentQualifications: 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: Cherrydale Library Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 22207 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Job Search and Resume Review Volunteer (Glencarlyn)Location: Glencarlyn Library300 S. Kensington StArlington VA 22204How 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 applicationsTypes of volunteers: Adults Adults aged 55+Time commitment: 1.5 hours 1 - 2 times per month, Thursday afternoonQualifications: 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.Location: Glencarlyn Library Location: Glencarlyn Library300 S. Kensington StArlington VA 22204How 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 applicationsTypes of volunteers: Adults Adults aged 55+Time commitment: 1.5 hours 1 - 2 times per month, Thursday afternoonQualifications: 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.Location: Glencarlyn Library Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 22204 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Arabic Language Conversation Leader (Central Library)Location: Central Library 1015 N. Quincy St. 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: Introduce topics of conversation and lead the conversation as needed Help students with grammar and vocabulary Ensure everyone has an opportunity to participate in the discussion Students will be at different levels of proficiency Create a welcoming, encouraging, engaging environment conducive to learning Types of volunteers: Adults (21+) Time Commitment: Class Sundays at 1:30 - 2:30 pm Volunteer would cover approximately one or two classes per month Minimum 6-month time commitment Qualifications: Fluent in standard Arabic and able to speak clearly and correctly (native Arabic speaker preferred) Ability to speak English proficiently and clearly Enjoy working with people from different backgrounds and proficiency levels A desire to help students improve their Arabic Location: Central Library Location: Central Library 1015 N. Quincy St. 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: Introduce topics of conversation and lead the conversation as needed Help students with grammar and vocabulary Ensure everyone has an opportunity to participate in the discussion Students will be at different levels of proficiency Create a welcoming, encouraging, engaging environment conducive to learning Types of volunteers: Adults (21+) Time Commitment: Class Sundays at 1:30 - 2:30 pm Volunteer would cover approximately one or two classes per month Minimum 6-month time commitment Qualifications: Fluent in standard Arabic and able to speak clearly and correctly (native Arabic speaker preferred) Ability to speak English proficiently and clearly Enjoy working with people from different backgrounds and proficiency levels A desire to help students improve their Arabic Location: Central Library Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 22201 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 assignedQualifications 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 neededLocation: Central Library 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 assignedQualifications 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 neededLocation: Central Library Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 22201 Allow Groups: No |