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The Alexandria Library's volunteer application process is under revision. Please email any questions you may have to volunteer@alexlibraryva.org.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Thank you for your interest in volunteering at the Alexandria Library. The goal of the Alexandria Library’s Volunteer Program is to enhance the Library’s ability to provide quality services to the public. The Volunteer Program brings a wealth of benefits to the Library, its staff, the community, and the volunteer.

Volunteers CAN

  • help in many ways such teaching English Language Learning classes, offering computer assistance, assisting with program set-up, crowd control, and clean up to name a few.

Volunteers CAN’T

  • serve in ways that would jeopardize customer confidentiality and the customer’s right to privacy.
  • present story times or read aloud in the Youth Services Department.

Because libraries work with a wide variety of people, including a number of vulnerable populations, Alexandria Library has a lengthy application, orientation, and training process. Accepted applicants will be asked to submit to a background check run by the City of Alexandria.

Volunteer at the Library

OTHER WAYS TO VOLUNTEER

Our Library Friends groups are a great way to help. See them all at alexlibraryva.org/friends.

Volunteer Alexandria also offers other ways to volunteer.

TEEN VOLUNTEERS

Are you between the ages of 12-18 and looking for volunteer opportunities? Find out more and earn service hours by attending a Teen Advisory Group meeting. Check out our Teen page for more resources.

Teen Volunteer Application

Last updated: March 2025