Opportunities From: City of Garland TX

Volunteer: Garland Central Library - Teen Volunteers - Children's Area

Teens can earn community service hours by volunteering at the Garland Central Library! Help us keep our books organized and the children's area clean.

Duties include:

Re-sorting picture booksShelf-reading chapter books and juvenile nonfictionWiping down toys and surfaces in the play areaAdditional projects as needed

This volunteer opportunity is for ages 12-18 only. Volunteers will sign in for their shift downstairs at the Children's Desk. 

Note: If you cannot attend your volunteer shift, please cancel it online or call Central Library at 972-205-2501 to let us know so we can cancel the shift.

Program: Garland Public Libraries

Teens can earn community service hours by volunteering at the Garland Central Library! Help us keep our books organized and the children's area clean.

Duties include:

Re-sorting picture booksShelf-reading chapter books and juvenile nonfictionWiping down toys and surfaces in the play areaAdditional projects as needed

This volunteer opportunity is for ages 12-18 only. Volunteers will sign in for their shift downstairs at the Children's Desk. 

Note: If you cannot attend your volunteer shift, please cancel it online or call Central Library at 972-205-2501 to let us know so we can cancel the shift.

Program: Garland Public Libraries

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 75040

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Garland Central Library - Teen Volunteers - Play & Learn

Come help us at Play & Learn, where families with children ages 0 to 5 join us in the Central Library Storytime Room to enjoy an assortment of toys, games, and activities that foster imagination, creativity and problem solving.

Volunteers will sign in at 10 am and help count attendance during the program, which runs 10 a.m. to noon. At noon, we will close the storytime room, and volunteers will help clean the toys and put them away. 

This volunteer opportunity is for ages 12-18 only. Volunteers will sign in for their shift downstairs at the Children's Desk. 

Note: If you cannot attend your volunteer shift, please cancel it online or call Central Library at 972-205-2501 to let us know so we can cancel the shift.

Program: Garland Public Libraries

Come help us at Play & Learn, where families with children ages 0 to 5 join us in the Central Library Storytime Room to enjoy an assortment of toys, games, and activities that foster imagination, creativity and problem solving.

Volunteers will sign in at 10 am and help count attendance during the program, which runs 10 a.m. to noon. At noon, we will close the storytime room, and volunteers will help clean the toys and put them away. 

This volunteer opportunity is for ages 12-18 only. Volunteers will sign in for their shift downstairs at the Children's Desk. 

Note: If you cannot attend your volunteer shift, please cancel it online or call Central Library at 972-205-2501 to let us know so we can cancel the shift.

Program: Garland Public Libraries

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 75040

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Garland Central Library - Teen Volunteers - Reader Stairs

Want some easy volunteer hours at the Garland Central Library? All you need to do is take a seat!

Central Library is looking for teen volunteers to model proper usage of our new Reader Stairs. To discourage people (especially children) from climbing or jumping on the Reader Stairs, volunteers can find a seat on the stairs while reading a book, working on school assignments, or other quiet activities of your choosing. Here's how it works:

Respond to this opportunity with a note stating the date and time you plan to volunteer.Sign in for your shift at the Children's Desk.Find an available space on the Reader Stairs.If you see a child climbing or jumping on the stairs, remind them that the Reader Stairs are for sitting.Sign out at the Children's Desk when your shift is done.

Volunteers are welcome to sign up in groups to sit together on the stairs, as long as they keep their volume at a reasonable level. Music or audio from phones must be played on headphones/earbuds.

This volunteer opportunity is for ages 12-18 only during Central Library's operating hours. Volunteers will sign in for their shift downstairs at the Children's Desk. 

Central Library Operating Hours:

Monday - Thursday: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.Friday - Saturday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.Sunday: 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.


Program: Garland Public Libraries

Want some easy volunteer hours at the Garland Central Library? All you need to do is take a seat!

Central Library is looking for teen volunteers to model proper usage of our new Reader Stairs. To discourage people (especially children) from climbing or jumping on the Reader Stairs, volunteers can find a seat on the stairs while reading a book, working on school assignments, or other quiet activities of your choosing. Here's how it works:

Respond to this opportunity with a note stating the date and time you plan to volunteer.Sign in for your shift at the Children's Desk.Find an available space on the Reader Stairs.If you see a child climbing or jumping on the stairs, remind them that the Reader Stairs are for sitting.Sign out at the Children's Desk when your shift is done.

Volunteers are welcome to sign up in groups to sit together on the stairs, as long as they keep their volume at a reasonable level. Music or audio from phones must be played on headphones/earbuds.

This volunteer opportunity is for ages 12-18 only during Central Library's operating hours. Volunteers will sign in for their shift downstairs at the Children's Desk. 

Central Library Operating Hours:

Monday - Thursday: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.Friday - Saturday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.Sunday: 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.


Program: Garland Public Libraries

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 75040

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: North Garland Library Teen Advisory Board November 2025

Teens ages 12-18 can earn community service hours by attending our Teen Advisory Board at the North Garland Library! 

Help plan library programs for teensMake new friendsEnjoy snacks

Small act. Big impact.  Want to make the world a little brighter? Join us for our Kindness Rocks program at the November Teen Advisory Board.  Paint uplifting messages and designs on rocks to handout in your community.

Program: Garland Public Libraries

Teens ages 12-18 can earn community service hours by attending our Teen Advisory Board at the North Garland Library! 

Help plan library programs for teensMake new friendsEnjoy snacks

Small act. Big impact.  Want to make the world a little brighter? Join us for our Kindness Rocks program at the November Teen Advisory Board.  Paint uplifting messages and designs on rocks to handout in your community.

Program: Garland Public Libraries

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Nov 4, 2025

Zip Code: 75040

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: North Garland Library Teen Volunteer Opportunities October 2025

Teens can earn community service hours by volunteering at the North Garland Library! Help us keep our books organized and the children's area clean.

Duties include:

Wiping down toys and surfaces in the Children's AreaDusting shelvesPreparing materials for library storytimes and programs

This volunteer opportunity is for ages 12-18 only. Volunteers will sign in for their shift at the Children's Desk. 

Due to limited shift availability, volunteers may sign up for no more than two shifts in a month. We appreciate your understanding.

Program: Garland Public Libraries

Teens can earn community service hours by volunteering at the North Garland Library! Help us keep our books organized and the children's area clean.

Duties include:

Wiping down toys and surfaces in the Children's AreaDusting shelvesPreparing materials for library storytimes and programs

This volunteer opportunity is for ages 12-18 only. Volunteers will sign in for their shift at the Children's Desk. 

Due to limited shift availability, volunteers may sign up for no more than two shifts in a month. We appreciate your understanding.

Program: Garland Public Libraries

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 75040

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: South Garland Library - Teen Volunteers - October 2025

Teens can earn community service hours by volunteering at the South Garland Library! Help us prepare for children's programs and keep our Children's Area tidy.

Duties include:

Cleaning toys used in storytimesPrepping crafts for programsPulling booksShelf-reading in the Children's section

This volunteer opportunity is for ages 12-18 only. Volunteers will sign in for their shift at the Children's Desk.

Due to limited shift availability, volunteers may sign up for no more than four shifts in a month. Additionally, we cannot fulfill court-ordered community service requirements. We appreciate your understanding.

Program: Garland Public Libraries

Teens can earn community service hours by volunteering at the South Garland Library! Help us prepare for children's programs and keep our Children's Area tidy.

Duties include:

Cleaning toys used in storytimesPrepping crafts for programsPulling booksShelf-reading in the Children's section

This volunteer opportunity is for ages 12-18 only. Volunteers will sign in for their shift at the Children's Desk.

Due to limited shift availability, volunteers may sign up for no more than four shifts in a month. Additionally, we cannot fulfill court-ordered community service requirements. We appreciate your understanding.

Program: Garland Public Libraries

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 75043

Allow Groups: No