Become a Library Volunteer

Do you have two hours a week to volunteer? Do you want to contribute to your community? Consider becoming a library volunteer!

Adult or teen (ages 12-17) volunteers support the library in many ways. Positions include shelving, filing, telephone duties, greeting or helping at self-check. Adult and teen volunteer opportunities are based on individual needs of the library. Please inquire at your branch or click on the locations below for current positions available.

Summer teen volunteers: applications are accepted on a first-come basis beginning Wed, May 01, 2019. Space is limited.

Applications are available for teens at the children’s members service desk or on our website. Applications are accepted only when positions are available, and returned in person at the desired location. Contact the adult facilitator at the location for adult applications. Click here to download a teen application.

• Administration

  3650 Summit Boulevard, West Palm Beach 33406
  Phone: 233-2766
  Contact: Ann Nelson
  Not Currently Recruiting Adult Volunteers

• Acreage Branch

  15801 Orange Blvd., Loxahatchee 33470
  Phone: 681-4100
  Contact: Adult - Angel Contreras
  Teen - Carol Groceman
  Not Currently Recruiting Adult Volunteers

• Belle Glade Branch

  725 NW 4th Street Belle Glade, FL 33430
  Phone: 996-3453
  Contact: Adult - Brenda Gonzalez
  Teen - Gessy Volcimus
  Not Currently Recruiting Adult Volunteers

• Books-By-Mail

  4289 Cherry Road, West Palm Beach, FL 33409
  Phone: 649-5478
  Contact: Adult - Ronald Glass
  Currently Recruiting for:
  Adult Volunteers needed to process Library materials for mailing /postal service pickup. Duties: empty mail gurney of book bags , discharge and shelve materials and books by alphabetical/numerical order.
  Use of personal computer SIRSI workflow, book trucks, crates, step stool, hand trucks and library security equipment. 2-3 days per week, 2 hours per day and mornings are preferred.

• Clarence E. Anthony Branch

  375 S.W. 2nd Avenue, South Bay, FL 33493
  Phone: 992-8393
  Contact: Adult - Deborah Gadson
  Contact: Teen - Christian Petitfrère
  Not Currently Recruiting Adult Volunteers

• Gardens Branch

  11303 Campus Drive, Palm Beach Gardens 33410
  Phone: 626-6133
  Contact: Adult - Jean-Pierre Ardoguein
  Teen - Kayo Chiba
  Not Currently Recruiting Adult Volunteers

• Glades Road Branch

  20701 95th Avenue South, Boca Raton 33434
  Phone: 482-4554
  Contact: Adult - Phillip Wong-Kuon
  Teen - Karyn Dombrosky
  Not Currently Recruiting Adult Volunteers

• Greenacres Branch

  3750 Jog Road, Greenacres 33467
  Phone: 641-9100
  Contact: Adult - Lenora Sur
  Teen - Deborah Nahabedian
  Not Currently Recruiting Adult Volunteers

• Hagen Ranch Road

  14350 Hagen Ranch Road, Delray Beach 33446
  Phone: 894-7500
  Contact: Adult - Yvette Tormo
  Teen - Vacant
  Not Currently Recruiting Adult or Teen Volunteers

• Jupiter Branch

  705 Military Trail, Jupiter 33458
  Phone: 744-2301
  Contact: Adult - Yvette Morales
  Teen - Samantha Stewart
  Not Currently Recruiting Adult or Teen Volunteers

• Lantana Road Branch

  4020 Lantana Road, Lake Worth 33462
  Phone: 304-4500
  Contact: Adult - Paul Flores
  Teen - Tracy Phillips
  Not Currently Recruiting Adult Volunteers

• Literacy

  14350 Hagen Ranch Road, Delray Beach, FL 33446
  Phone: 894-7510
  Contact: Marianne Estrada
  Currently Recruiting for:
  -Tutors - We are recruiting volunteers to work at the following branch libraries: Belle Glade , Greenacres, Lantana, Main Library, Okeechobee Boulevard and Loula V. York (Pahokee)

• Loula V. York Branch

  525 Bacom Point Road, Pahokee 33476
  Phone: 924-5928
  Contact: Adult/Teen - Ellen Kentner
  Currently Recruiting for the following positions:
  -Special Program Assistants

• Main Library

  3650 Summit Boulevard, West Palm Beach 33406
  Phone: 233-2600
  Contact: Adult - Deborah Loyal
  Teen - Vacant
  Not Currently Recruiting Volunteers

• Okeechobee Boulevard Branch

  5689 Okeechobee Boulevard, West Palm Beach 33417
  Phone: 233-1880
  Contact: Adult - Isabelle Stevens
  Teen - Beth MacGregor
  Not Currently Recruiting Adult Volunteers

• Royal Palm Beach Branch

  500 Civic Center Way, Royal Palm Beach 33411
  Phone: 790-6030
  Contact: Adult - Jessie Eggers
  Teen - Cheryl Fishman
  Not Currently Recruiting Adult Volunteers

• Talking Books

  4289 Cherry Rd, West Palm Beach, FL 33409
  Phone: 649-5487
  Contact: Adult - Chandra Thornton
  Currently Recruiting for:
  Inspect and check returned digital books. Label new large print catalogs and new digital books. All standard office equipment used including book carts. 1-2 days per week, 2 hours per day. Mornings preferred.

• Technical Services

  4289 Cherry Road, West Palm Beach, FL 33409
  Phone: 649-5500
  Contact: Adult - Vacant
  Not Currently Recruiting Adult Volunteers

• Tequesta Branch

  461 Old Dixie Highway North, Tequesta 33469
  Phone: 746-5970
  Contact: Adult/Teen - Angela Renna
  Not Currently Recruiting Adult Volunteers

• Wellington Branch

  1951 Royal Fern Drive, Wellington 33414
  Phone: 790-6070
  Contact: Adult - Catherine Windecker
  Teen - Vacant
  Not Currently Recruiting Adult Volunteers

• West Boca Branch

  18685 State Road 7, Boca Raton 33498
  Phone: 470-1600
  Contact: Adult - J. Peterson Chua
  Teen - Ginny Furnas
  Not Currently Recruiting Adult Volunteers

• West Boynton Branch

  9451 Jog Road, Boynton Beach 33437
  Phone: 734-5556
  Contact: Adult - Natasha Tring L.
  Teen - Vacant
  Not Currently Recruiting Adult Volunteers