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 14 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 or just plain interested in gaining work experience and giving back to the community.
Contact The Volunteer Coordinator
Volunteer Coordinator: Chantéa James
Contact: cvlvolunteers@cvlga.org or (706) 243-2674
Volunteer at the Columbus Children's Book Festival!
(APPLICATIONS ARE CLOSED!)
Chattahoochee Valley Libraries seek reliable, enthusiastic, and passionate volunteers for the 2025 Columbus Children's Book Festival (CCBF)! This is an awesome opportunity to meet new people, have fun, and celebrate the love of reading.
CCBF will be hosted at the Columbus Public Library on Saturday, May 17th from 10am-3pm. Our community will come together to enjoy famous author appearances and autographs, crafts for all ages, entertainment, costume characters, food vendors, and so much more!
Volunteers may choose a morning, afternoon, or full day shift for this year's event. We have positions available in a variety of festival areas that span over the following days:
- Thursday, May 15
- Friday, May 16
- Saturday, May 17 | Work this day and receive a new CVL t-shirt, refreshments, and lunch is on us!!
New volunteers are encouraged to apply online! Deadline for new applications: Wednesday, May 7th!
Registration requires all applicants to be at least 14 years of age. To be considered, please submit the appropriate form below to complete your application.
- TEENS (ages 14-17) | To be completed by teen's parent or guardian: PARENT RELEASE FORM.
- ADULTS (ages 18 and up) | BACKGROUND CONSENT FORM
- 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
Important Note: We are currently only accepting applications for the Columbus Children's Book Festival. Please check the website later for our regular openings.
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.
Important Note: We are not currently accepting new applications for the Friends of Libraries Book Store. Please check the website often for updates.
1.) ONLINE APPLICATION - Book Store
2.) Background Check Release Form
Available Book Store Shifts:
Tuesdays: 12-2p
Wednesdays: 12-2p and 2-4p
Thursdays: 12-2p
Fridays: 12-2p and 2-4p
Substitutes always needed
TEEN VOLUNTEERS
Important Note: We are currently only accepting applications for the Columbus Children's Book Festival. Please check the website later for our regular openings and Teen Summer Program.
The Chattahoochee Valley Libraries offer an invaluable volunteer experience for teens 14-17.
We are not currently accepting applications for the Teen Volunteer program. Please check back often for updates.
The Teen Volunteer Program is for students 14-18.
ONLINE APPLICATION
WAIVER
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.