Volunteers

Teens Rule During Summer Reading Challenge!
Grown-ups, take the summer off from volunteering.
 Adults interested in volunteering are welcome to talk to staff who assist with the volunteer program. Inquire about how you can help at your local branch.
Teens, become a VolunTeen for the 2024 Summer Reading Challenge. As a VolunTeen, here’s what you can do this summer at the library:
Help customers sign up for Summer Reading Challenge
Help kids log their reading points
Help with Reading Buddies
Wear the Yellow Apron and read to kids
Hand out prizes
Help with programs and lots more!
Ready to sign up? Teens, sign up below.
Email Us

or call (614) 849-1055

Email Us

You can also reach us by phone at (614) 849-1048.

New volunteers can start the application process here:

If you enjoy working with youth and want to impact their future, this is the place to be. Volunteers serve a big role in Young Minds programming, especially School Help and Reading Buddies.

Other volunteer opportunities vary, but may include Life Skills, such as helping customers with basic computer skills, and tasks such as shelving books and other materials.
Does joining the library’s team of volunteers sound like the job for you? If so, sign up below.

TEENS: Are you looking for a great summer volunteer experience?
Sign up on April 15 to join us this summer!

We can’t accept applications to help with the Summer Reading Challenge VolunTeen experience before April 15.

If you have questions about any of our volunteer opportunites, email or call us.
Email Us
or call 614-849-1055.

or call (614) 849-1055

Email Us

New volunteers can start the application process here:

Current Volunteer?

Already a Columbus Metropolitan Library volunteer? Track your volunteer hours.