Volunteers Are A Vital Part of the Chattahoochee Valley Libraries!
Thank you for your interest in the Chattahoochee Valley Libraries’ volunteer program. Here at Chattahoochee Valley Libraries, we are thrilled to offer a volunteer program that allows individuals, ages 13 and older, the opportunity to gain valuable service skills, while making a difference in the lives of others. Volunteer opportunities are available whether you are seeking required volunteer hours, court-appointed community service, or just plain interested in gaining work experience and giving back to the community.
Contact The Volunteer Coordinator
Volunteer Coordinator: Unetia Turner Perry
Contact: cvlvolunteer@cvlga.org or (706) 243-2674
- Check or maintain information such as your address, phone number, and email address.
- Check and print your schedule, sign-up for scheduled openings, and alert your supervisor to times you cannot serve as scheduled.
- Post your hours, and view and print past service information.
- Check the progress toward the completion of any mandatory service.
- Receive messages.
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.
Please apply online and submit a waiver for a background check.
Existing Opportunities:
- Friends of Libraries Book Store
Adult volunteers are needed to manage day-to-day operations in the bookstore to support the Muscogee County Friends of Libraries.
The following two-hour shifts are available:
Mondays 4:00-5:30pm
Wednesdays 4:00-5:30pm
Fridays 4:00-5:30pm
Saturdays 10:00am-2:00pm
- Book Sales
- Summer Reading
TEEN VOLUNTEERS
The Chattahoochee Valley Libraries offers 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.
The Teen Volunteer Program is for students 13-18. Please apply online and have your parent or guardian sign the waiver.
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.