Knowledge Base

Library Volunteers

Georgetown Public Library has volunteer opportunities for:

• Adults
• Teens (Ages 13-17)
• Community Service participants (Age 18 & older only)

Volunteer tasks commonly performed:

• Shelving materials: placing library materials on the shelves in alphabetical or Dewey Decimal order.
• Shelf reading: carefully looking through shelves and correcting any items out of order.
• Check In: mindfully observing the condition of returned books, checking items in and sorting them in their appropriate areas.
• Processing Materials: our Tech Services department utilizes the help of volunteers to process new materials by entering into the Library's collection.

Volunteer Application

Persons interested in volunteering at the library must complete a volunteer application, parental permission slip (teens only) and a library Skills Assessment (available online or at the circulation desk) and return to a staff member to begin the volunteer process. The forms below can be found on the Library's site. 

• Adult Volunteer Application
• Teen Volunteer Application and Permission Slip
• Skills Assessment Form
• Community Service Application
• Background Consent Form

Contact Information

Phone: 512-819-3131

Email: libraryvolunteers@georgetowntexas.gov

Additional Resources

• Volunteer opportunities with Friends of the Library.