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 - NEW Reader Stairs

ATTENTION: This volunteer opportunity is an updated version of the previous Reader Stairs opportunity. Please read the instructions carefully to see what has changed. 


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. Snacks and covered drinks are allowed, but meals must be eaten in the upstairs lobby. Here's how it works:

Respond to this opportunity one time. This sign-up allows you to volunteer on the Reader Stairs at your own convenience. Sign in at the Children's Desk to get your volunteer lanyard. You must wear your volunteer lanyard at all times when you are signed in.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. UPDATE: Volunteers must sign out at least 30 minutes before closing. 

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

ATTENTION: This volunteer opportunity is an updated version of the previous Reader Stairs opportunity. Please read the instructions carefully to see what has changed. 


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. Snacks and covered drinks are allowed, but meals must be eaten in the upstairs lobby. Here's how it works:

Respond to this opportunity one time. This sign-up allows you to volunteer on the Reader Stairs at your own convenience. Sign in at the Children's Desk to get your volunteer lanyard. You must wear your volunteer lanyard at all times when you are signed in.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. UPDATE: Volunteers must sign out at least 30 minutes before closing. 

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: 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: North Garland Library Teen Advisory Board February 2026: Shrinky Dink Friendship Charms

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

Design and make charms with Shrinky Dinks. Turn them into necklaces. keychains, or backpack accessories.

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

Design and make charms with Shrinky Dinks. Turn them into necklaces. keychains, or backpack accessories.

Program: Garland Public Libraries

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Feb 3, 2026

Zip Code: 75040

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: North Garland Library Teen Volunteer Opportunities February 2026

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: North Garland Library Teen Volunteer Opportunity STEAM Lab

Teens ages 12-18 can earn community service hours by volunteering at the library's STEAM Lab.  This month children ages 6-12 will make Rubber Band Racers.

Help set up before and clean up the programHelp kids trouble shoot their projects

Volunteers will report to the Children's Reference Desk. 

Program: Garland Public Libraries

Teens ages 12-18 can earn community service hours by volunteering at the library's STEAM Lab.  This month children ages 6-12 will make Rubber Band Racers.

Help set up before and clean up the programHelp kids trouble shoot their projects

Volunteers will report to the Children's Reference Desk. 

Program: Garland Public Libraries

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Feb 21, 2026

Zip Code: 75040

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: South Garland Library - Teen Volunteers - February 2026

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.

Examples of typical duties:

Cleaning toys used in storytimesPrepping crafts for programsPulling books per librarian instructions

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.

➡️If you cannot attend your volunteer shift, please cancel it online or call us at 972-205-3934 to let us know. If you have three no-call no-show occurrences with the Garland libraries, we will delete your future shifts and you will no longer be permitted to volunteer at any of the library branches.

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.

Examples of typical duties:

Cleaning toys used in storytimesPrepping crafts for programsPulling books per librarian instructions

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.

➡️If you cannot attend your volunteer shift, please cancel it online or call us at 972-205-3934 to let us know. If you have three no-call no-show occurrences with the Garland libraries, we will delete your future shifts and you will no longer be permitted to volunteer at any of the library branches.

Program: Garland Public Libraries

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 75043

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: West Garland Library - Teen Volunteer - 1-2-3 STEAM Program

Teen volunteers will help the Youth Services Librarian run the 1-2-3 STEAM: The Five Senses program for families with children ages 1-5 years! 

All volunteers need to be attentive and engaging to families with duties include, but not limited to:

Crowd management Storytime assistance Helping families do activities after storytime Set up/Clean up assistance 

This volunteer opportunity is for:

Ages 12 - 17 only.Individual volunteers and NOT for groups. For questions about group volunteering, please contact the Site Supervisor.2  hour shifts. Longer shifts need to be preapproved by Site Supervisor. Volunteers will sign in for their shift at the Children's Desk.

➡️If you cannot attend your volunteer shift, please cancel it online or call us at 972-205-3934 to let us know. If you have three no-call no-show occurrences with the Garland libraries, we will delete your future shifts and you will no longer be permitted to volunteer at any of the library branches.

Program: Garland Public Libraries

Teen volunteers will help the Youth Services Librarian run the 1-2-3 STEAM: The Five Senses program for families with children ages 1-5 years! 

All volunteers need to be attentive and engaging to families with duties include, but not limited to:

Crowd management Storytime assistance Helping families do activities after storytime Set up/Clean up assistance 

This volunteer opportunity is for:

Ages 12 - 17 only.Individual volunteers and NOT for groups. For questions about group volunteering, please contact the Site Supervisor.2  hour shifts. Longer shifts need to be preapproved by Site Supervisor. Volunteers will sign in for their shift at the Children's Desk.

➡️If you cannot attend your volunteer shift, please cancel it online or call us at 972-205-3934 to let us know. If you have three no-call no-show occurrences with the Garland libraries, we will delete your future shifts and you will no longer be permitted to volunteer at any of the library branches.

Program: Garland Public Libraries

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Feb 28, 2026

Zip Code: 75042

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: West Garland Library - Teen Volunteer - February 2026

Teens ages 12 - 17 can earn community service hours by volunteering at the brand new West Garland Library! Help us prepare for children's programs and keeping the children's area tidy! 

Typical duties include, but not limited to: 

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

These volunteer opportunities are for:

ages 12 - 17 only. Individual volunteers and NOT for groups. For questions about group volunteering, please contact the Site Supervisor.2  hour shifts. Longer shifts need to be preapproved by Site Supervisor.


➡️If you cannot attend your volunteer shift, please cancel it online or call us at 972-205-2586 to let us know. If you have three no-call no-show occurrences, we will delete your future shifts and you will no longer be permitted to volunteer at any of the four Garland libraries.

➡️Volunteers will sign in for their shift at the Children's Desk.

Program: Garland Public Libraries

Teens ages 12 - 17 can earn community service hours by volunteering at the brand new West Garland Library! Help us prepare for children's programs and keeping the children's area tidy! 

Typical duties include, but not limited to: 

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

These volunteer opportunities are for:

ages 12 - 17 only. Individual volunteers and NOT for groups. For questions about group volunteering, please contact the Site Supervisor.2  hour shifts. Longer shifts need to be preapproved by Site Supervisor.


➡️If you cannot attend your volunteer shift, please cancel it online or call us at 972-205-2586 to let us know. If you have three no-call no-show occurrences, we will delete your future shifts and you will no longer be permitted to volunteer at any of the four Garland libraries.

➡️Volunteers will sign in for their shift at the Children's Desk.

Program: Garland Public Libraries

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 75042

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: West Garland Library - Teen Volunteer - STEAM Lab Program

Teen volunteers will help the Youth Services Librarian run the STEAM Lab: Art with Invisible Ink program for families with children ages 6-12 years! 

All volunteers need to be attentive and engaging to families with duties include, but not limited to:

Crowd management Helping children/family do activities Set up/Clean up assistance 

This volunteer opportunity is for:

Ages 12 - 17 only.Individual volunteers and NOT for groups. For questions about group volunteering, please contact the Site Supervisor.2  hour shifts. Longer shifts need to be preapproved by Site Supervisor. Volunteers will sign in for their shift at the Children's Desk.

➡️If you cannot attend your volunteer shift, please cancel it online or call us at 972-205-3934 to let us know. If you have three no-call no-show occurrences with the Garland libraries, we will delete your future shifts and you will no longer be permitted to volunteer at any of the library branches.

Program: Garland Public Libraries

Teen volunteers will help the Youth Services Librarian run the STEAM Lab: Art with Invisible Ink program for families with children ages 6-12 years! 

All volunteers need to be attentive and engaging to families with duties include, but not limited to:

Crowd management Helping children/family do activities Set up/Clean up assistance 

This volunteer opportunity is for:

Ages 12 - 17 only.Individual volunteers and NOT for groups. For questions about group volunteering, please contact the Site Supervisor.2  hour shifts. Longer shifts need to be preapproved by Site Supervisor. Volunteers will sign in for their shift at the Children's Desk.

➡️If you cannot attend your volunteer shift, please cancel it online or call us at 972-205-3934 to let us know. If you have three no-call no-show occurrences with the Garland libraries, we will delete your future shifts and you will no longer be permitted to volunteer at any of the library branches.

Program: Garland Public Libraries

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Feb 21, 2026

Zip Code: 75042

Allow Groups: No