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Published 10/31/25 11:02AM

Youth Services Library Volunteer

Appomattox Regional Library System
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Hopewell, VA
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per week
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    2
    Cause Areas:
    Children & Youth
    Good For:
    Teens, Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check

    Description

    Youth Services Library Volunteer

    Do you enjoy working with children and families? Are you creative, organized, and enthusiastic about helping your community? The Appomattox Regional Library System is seeking dedicated Youth Services Volunteers to support our team in providing engaging, educational, and fun experiences for young library visitors.

    What You’ll Do

    As a Youth Services Volunteer, you will:

    • Help prepare take-home craft kits for children and families.
    • Assist library staff with Youth Services programs, including STREAM Night (Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Arts, and Math activities).
    • Set up and clean up program spaces before and after events.
    • Provide friendly and welcoming assistance to families attending programs.

    What We’re Looking For

    • A passion for helping children and families learn and grow.
    • Dependable, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a team setting.
    • Ability to follow directions and complete tasks independently when needed.
    • Creativity and enthusiasm are a plus!

    Why Volunteer With Us

    • Make a positive impact in your community.
    • Gain experience in youth programming, early literacy, and library operations.
    • Meet new people and develop valuable skills in a fun, supportive environment.

    How to Apply

    Interested volunteers should complete the Appomattox Regional Library System volunteer application at:

    https://app.betterimpact.com/Application?OrganizationGuid=8330e412-6dc4-4508-a05d-35f82f5c84f0&ApplicationFormNumber=1

    For more information, contact Jimmy Nickerson, Community Relations Coordinator, at jnickerson@arls.org.

    Location

    On-site

    Hopewell Library

    209 E Cawson St, Hopewell, VA 23860, USA

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