Your Place to Volunteer!
Volunteers play a vital role in the success of Chattahoochee Valley Libraries and Muscogee County Library Foundation. We love connecting with people who want to make a difference! The library is a great place to earn community service hours, develop new skills, and build lasting relationships.
Take a Look, Beyond the Books!
We invite you to get a behind-the-scenes look at what keeps our library system running smoothly! You will assist staff through a variety of activities, including:
- Administrative tasks and departmental support
- Bookstore operations and donation processing
- Crafts and creative projects
- Library events, outreach, and programming
- Sorting and shelving library materials
Active Volunteers
Access the Volunteer Portal (VicNet)! Reach out to cvlvolunteers@cvlga.org if you need assistance logging in.
- 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.
Special Areas
These programs, events, and focus areas provide engaging ways to serve beyond our regular volunteer roles. They require additional orientation and training to ensure volunteers are well-equipped and supported. Click on each title to learn more!
Weekly shifts are available at the Columbus Public Library! Be a cashier, assist with the donation process, curate book displays, and merchandise items to be sold in the store or during semi-annual book sales.
WEEKDAYS
- Wednesdays | 12pm-2pm and 2pm-4pm
- Thursdays | 12pm-2pm
- Fridays | 12-2pm and 2pm-4pm
We would love to extend our hours between 4pm and 8pm within the next few months!
WEEKENDS
- Saturdays | 10am-12pm and 2pm-4pm
- Sundays | 1pm-3pm and 3pm-6pm
Apply Today!
Application:
- Friends of Libraries Bookstore Volunteer (CPL only)
- For teens (ages 16-17) and adults (18+)!
Required Form:
- Teens - Parent Release Form
- Adults - Background Consent Form
Join us as a mentor for Guys Read from February 2 to March 13, 2026!
We’re looking for enthusiastic male volunteers (ages 21 and older) to serve as reading mentors at select elementary schools in Muscogee County. As a mentor, you’ll meet with a small group of 4th-grade boys twice a week to read and discuss engaging books together.
It’s a fun and meaningful way to connect, inspire young readers, and make a lasting impact!
Apply Today!
Application:
- Guys Read Mentor Application
- For male adults (21+)!
Required Form:
Deadline to apply: Wednesday, November 19, 2025 by 11:59pm
Existing volunteers who are interested in working in special areas should send a letter of interest to cvlvolunteers@cvlga.org
Join Our Volunteer Team!
We are always excited to welcome new volunteers! Applications are open to teens ages (14-17) and adults (18+). Positions can fill up quickly, so if we are unable to find placement for you right away, we will keep your application handy and contact you as soon as an opening becomes available.
TEENS
For individuals ages 14 through 17. Parents and Guardians must complete a Parent Release Form.
Application:
Required Form:
ADULTS
For individuals ages 18 and up. We are required to run a background check on all adult volunteers. This is done at no cost to you.
Application:
Required Form: