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Volunteer at the Library
We are currently not accepting new volunteer applications.
We are now at full capacity and are unable to take on any new volunteers. If you submit an application we will keep it on file and contact you when the need arises. Thank you for your interest in volunteering at the Cornelius Public Library!
Join us in making a difference in our community!
Volunteering at the Cornelius Library is a fun and fulfilling way to give back to your community. We have a variety of opportunities for you to share your skills, talents, and passions. Become one of our team of over 60 volunteers contributing over 3,000 hours each year. Library volunteers come from a wide range of backgrounds and contribute valuable time, skills, and knowledge.
Volunteer Opportunities
Program Support
Assist with set-up of various programs, including children’s story times, crafting projects, and teen events. Prepare spaces and supplies essential to successful programs. Various days and times for 2 hour shifts.
Social Media Content Creator
Learn to design, create, and edit content for our social media accounts to inform patrons of library services and events in creative and fun ways. Regularly scheduled for 2 hour shifts.
Graphic Design Support
Show off your creativity designing a variety of digital and print graphics for programs, publicity, and library services. Various days and times for 2 hour shifts.
Tech Help Program Assistant
Assist library staff teaching adult learners how to navigate technology challenges from creating an email to using a formula in Excel. Regularly scheduled for 2 hour shifts.
Homework Help Tutor
Assist students with homework assignments in literacy and math to achieve academic goals in all grades. Various afternoon, evening, and weekend times, for 1-2 hour shifts.
Library Circulation Support
Help the library thrive, by getting the right book to the right place every time. Check out this variety of core tasks essential to a successful library:
- Retrieve books and other material that patrons have requested.
- Check in returned books and other materials and sort them for shelving.
- Shelve books according to the dewy decimal system, alphabetically and by category.
- How do I get started?
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Fill out an application and return it to the library or email it to library@corneliusor.gov.
- How old must I be to volunteer?
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Volunteers between 14 and 17 years old may volunteer with guardian approval.
- May I volunteer on weekends or evenings?
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Yes! We have volunteers here seven days a week as early as 8 am and as late as 8 pm.
- What will my time commitment be?
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Most of our volunteer positions require a commitment of a two hour shift, once a week, for a minimum of six months.
- May I volunteer for just a couple of weeks?
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Sorry, no. Because our positions require a complete application process that includes background check, orientation, and training, we are usually unable to accommodate short term volunteers.
- Will I have a consistent schedule?
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Yes! We value your time and will create a regular schedule we both can rely on.
- How will I be trained?
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On your first day, you will receive an orientation and meet your supervisor to schedule training for your particular position.
- May I use my employer's volunteer match program?
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Yes, we welcome programs that match your volunteer hours! Our Friends of the Library partner is a 501(c)3 non-profit that accepts donations that fund many library programs like the Summer Reading Challenge. Just let us know how we can help with the process.
- Are Service Learning or School Community Service volunteers accepted?
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Yes! Students needing to fulfill school community service and/or service-learning hours that commit to at least 3 months are welcome.
- May I use the Cornelius Library as a reference in future jobs I apply for?
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Yes, if you have volunteered for at least 20 hours. It's helpful to let your supervisor know to expect a reference call.
- Can my community group or class do a one-time volunteer project?
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Maybe. The library occasionally has opportunities for community groups. Contact us for more information.
- Are Court-Ordered Community Service volunteers accepted?
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Sorry, no. Because our positions require a complete application process that includes background check, orientation, and training, we are usually unable to accommodate short term volunteers.