We Can't Do It Without Volunteers
Volunteers enhance the services the library system provides to the public. By working together, volunteers and library staff accomplish great things.
There are many types of jobs volunteers do in our libraries like:
- Helping the public use library computers, online catalog and check-out machines
- Inspecting and sorting materials
- Supporting English language learning
- Assisting in other library activities and functions
Recruiting adult volunteers for the following open positions:
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Dunbar Jupiter Hammon Public Library
- Staff Support Aid in Youth Area (Thursday 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. or Friday 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.)
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East County Regional Library
- English Café Partner (Wednesday 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.)
- Technology Guide (Weekday mornings)
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North Fort Myers Public Library
- Craft Program Leader (Thursday 2 to 4 p.m.)
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Northwest Regional Library
- Chess Club Facilitator (Second Tuesday of the month 5-7 p.m.)
Recruiting student volunteers for the following open positions:
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Bonita Springs Public Library
- Student Volunteer (must be available Saturday any hours between 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
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Dunbar-Jupiter Hammon Public Branch Library
- Student Volunteer (must be available Tuesday from 3 to 6 p.m.)
- Student Volunteer (must be available Saturday from 3 to 5 p.m.)
- Summer Student Volunteer (must be available Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.)
- Summer Student Volunteer (must be available Friday from 2 to 4:30 p.m.)
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East County Regional Library
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North Fort Myers Public Library
If you have completed the eighth grade, are still in high school and under 18 years of age - Apply Today.
Note: College students must use the adult application.
Volunteer Position Descriptions
Book Discussion Leaders read the staff-selected book, prepare the discussion questions and facilitate the conversation with community attendees.
Book Menders do minor repairs of library materials to return them to a usable condition.
Craft Program Leaders provide group instruction in a class setting using techniques, tools and supplies approved by library staff.
English Cafe Partners help new English speakers improve their speaking and understanding of the English Language.
Greeters assist those entering the library and directs them to appropriate areas and services.
Student Reading Buddies listen to elementary age students read aloud, and encourage them through coaching. The goal is to help students build confidence and a love of reading.
Spanish Conversation Club Facilitators help Spanish language learners improve their speaking and understanding of the Spanish language through guided conversations.
Staff Support Aids provide assistance to library staff with specific projects and tasks.
Student year round and student summer volunteers assist youth services and young adult staff with various activities and projects.
Technology Guides provide one-on-one customer instruction with general computer and other electronic device assistance.
Limited Positions and National Restrictions
The Lee County Library System has a limited number of volunteer positions. Thanks to the generosity of our community, there are times when we cannot accommodate all applications submitted.
We are unable to accept applicants from outside the United States. We apologize for this inconvenience.
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