Volunteer Opportunities

Youth Department - Volunteer Opportunities

For teen volunteers and those wishing to help the Youth department please call 817.514.5866.

Children’s Department

Shelf-reader - If you enjoy detail work and putting things in order, you can be of great help in keeping the children’s books in order.

Junior Volunteer Program - Ages 13 to 17

For more information, please see Youth Services Librarian, or call 817.514.5866. Please click Teen Volunteer Application for application and click Teen Volunteer Guidelines to start the teen volunteer process.

Summer Reading Club

For Summer Reading 2023, we are fully staffed with teen volunteers. Please check our website next spring for Summer Reading 2024 volunteer recruitment. As always, check with our Youth department for volunteer opportunities during the school year. Thank You

Homework Help Center Tutor

(Currently Unavailable)

Teen and adult volunteers work one-on-one with students in 1st through 6th grade on Thursdays from 5:30pm-7:30pm. Teens should be in the National Honor Society or have high academic grades. Volunteers who speak Spanish or Vietnamese are especially needed.

Adult Services - Volunteer Opportunities (18 years and older)  

Contact: 
Dana Harper, Volunteer Coordinator
Adult Services Librarian
817.514.5865
Volunteer applications are available at the Reference Desk. A background check is required. 
 Call the volunteer coordinator for more information.

ESL Conversation Leader 

Volunteers are needed to help adult English learners with their conversational skills in a small-group class. 

Book Club Moderator 

Lead a small book discussion group, such as a mystery book club or a general interest group, once a month.

Teach a Class

The Library is looking for gardeners, artists, collectors, crafters, and film buffs to offer classes or lead interest groups for adults. Classes will be small and informal, with necessary supplies provided. Can you lead a class in your special area of interest?