Adult Volunteers
Adult Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers are a vital part of the library and we greatly appreciate their hard work and dedication! Volunteers provide many services, including:
- Assisting with the ongoing library book sale - Apply with the library foundation to volunteer at our book sales!
- Inventorying the collection - at capacity.
- Processing materials - at capacity.
- Repairing books - at capacity.
- Scanning photographs - at capacity.
- Shelving materials - at capacity.
- Sorting donations - at capacity.
How to Apply
We are currently at capacity for adult volunteers in library. You can also volunteer with the library foundation!
Questions?
For more information, please contact Billette Ripy by email or by calling 703-248-5222 (TTY 711).
Teen Volunteers
Teen Volunteer Opportunities
Students can fulfill community service requirements by providing valuable services for the library. Students in grades 7-12 may apply to volunteer. Volunteers in grades 7-8 must be residents of the City of Falls Church. Teen Volunteer opportunities include:
- Shelf Monitors: Shelf monitors are assigned a section of the library collection for shelving and shelf reading. Volunteers commit to an hour a week. Shifts are flexible based on the volunteer's availability.
- Programming Assistance (Summer only): Programming volunteers help with Summer Reading program preparation, presentation, and crowd control. Volunteers commit to one hour per week during the summer.
How to Apply
- Anyone wishing to volunteer should fill out the teen volunteer application below. This form must be completed and volunteers must attend training before volunteering.
- The library cannot offer opportunities to fulfill court mandated community service hours at this time.
Questions?
For more information, please contact Emily Ledbetter by email or by calling 703-248-5034 (TTY 711).