Leon County Library System Volunteer Program

Systemwide Opportunities

Main Library Opportunities

200 W Park Avenue

Dr. B.L. Perry Branch

2817 S Adams Street

Northeast Branch

5513 Thomasville Road

*Closing dates are subject to change without notice.

 Requirements: 

  • Be at least twelve years old to serve in the main library, and at library branches 
  • Complete the Library Volunteer Application 

Virtual or In-person orientation through VolunteerLEON 

Eligibility:

  • Must be twelve years old to serve in the main library, and the library branches. 
  • Policies: Confidentiality. Volunteers are required to maintain strict confidentially in regard to any information they contact during their volunteer job.
  • volunteers are prohibited from using information not available to the public and obtained by reason of their volunteer positions for the personal benefit of themselves or others.
  • A Manual will be distributed to each volunteer during orientation which will outline program expectations and important details, such as the dress code, or what to do with personal belongings.
  • Please review the manual after your orientation and contact the volunteer coordinator with any questions.  

To find library location closest to you, please check this map  

The life cycle of an application

  • Submit an Application (each Branch has it's own application)
  • Completed application is referred to a volunteer supervisor by email (PDF attachment).
  • Volunteer supervisor contacts volunteer to setup an interview. 
  • If selected applicants are contacted for an orientation.
  • After completing online documents, volunteer service begins where volunteer will receive first day training and site orientation.
  • As you see, the application process can be somewhat lengthy, but it is an effort to provide the volunteer with the best opportunity possible in the most professional way possible (typically 21 days).