Volunteer

ADULT VOLUNTEERS

Adult volunteers are essential to the success of the Chattahoochee Valley Libraries and Muscogee County Library Foundation. Popular volunteer opportunities include working a weekly shift in the Book Store, assisting with Book Sales, sorting book donations, and helping with special events such as the Annual Columbus Children's Book Festival and Library Foundation Fundraisers.    


Existing Opportunities: 

  1. Friends of Libraries Book Store
    Adult volunteers are needed to manage day-to-day operations as cashiers in the bookstore for weekly 2-hour shifts to support the Muscogee County Friends of Libraries. Duties will include scheduling donations, pricing books, and shelving. Some bending, light lifting, reaching, and pushing book carts are required. We also need adult volunteers who can train and work as SUBSTITUTE cashiers in the store when needed. If interested please apply online which includes approval for a background check.

    The following two-hour shifts are available:
    Mondays  10:00 am-Noon
    Tuesdays  Noon - 2:00 pm 
    Saturdays 10:00 am-Noon
    Substitutes as needed. 
     
  2. Book Sales

TEEN VOLUNTEERS

Important Note: We are not currently accepting new applications for the Teen Volunteer Program. Please check back often for updates.  

The Chattahoochee Valley Libraries offer an invaluable volunteer experience for teens 13-18. While opportunities exist throughout the year, the Summer Volunteer Program takes place from May - July. Teens can earn required volunteer service hours while helping the LIbrary during its peak season during the Summer Reading Program.  

We will begin accepting applications for Fall. Please check back soon for more updates. 

The Teen Volunteer Program is for students 13-18

Completed waivers may be emailed to cvlvolunteer@cvlga.org, or returned in person on the third floor of the Columbus Public Library. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
 

ALL VOLUNTEERS

Before volunteering with Chattahoochee Valley Libraries, all volunteers are required to attend orientation and training. During orientation, the Volunteer Coordinator will give an overview of program guidelines and expectations. Volunteers are then provided “on-the-job” training at their assigned branch or department prior to the start of service.