Opportunities From: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

Project Description: Reading Buddies is a volunteer opportunity designed to spread the joy and power of reading with children in our community!     

Hours: 1-2 hours per week on Mondays from 4pm-5pm, 5pm-6pm or 4pm-6pm. This is a commitment for the Fall semester beginning 9/14/26 and ending 12/20/26.     

Responsibilities: Read aloud with children, ages 5-11, in a thirty-minute timeslot. Volunteers can register to read with two children (1-hour commitment) or four children (2-hour commitment). Volunteers provide support and encouragement to help the child view reading as a positive experience. You are not a tutor or teacher, but a buddy who provides a relaxed and supportive time for extra reading practice.  Attendance expectations include; participating for the duration of the program and semester, giving at least 24-hour advance notice when an absence is expected, and having no more than 3 absences per semester.    

Qualifications: Minimum age of 18. A background check is required prior to volunteering. Patient, tolerant, and caring manner. Previous experience with children is a plus. Must be able to communicate clearly in a tactful, courteous, and pleasant manner with library staff, children, and parents. Punctuality and reliability are a must. Should be able to define and explain words to children. Work quietly and independently. Neat appearance.

Training: On-the-job training provided. All volunteers are asked to participate in a Reading Buddies Training session (1 hour in person or on Zoom) the week prior to your first appointment (multiple training dates and times will be provided).

As a Volunteer you will: Acquire new skills and gain recognized work experience. Expand your social horizons. Help local children gain confidence and skill in reading that they will need for life. Help build a literate and literacy-oriented community. Contribute to the success of your public library.

Little Free Libraries (LFL) are all over Charlotte - but many are not stocked well enough.  People tend to take more than they give - especially children.  That is totally fine by us since The Library is in the literacy business.  This is where you may be able to help us out!

The Library is looking for independent, reliable volunteers who take the initiative to do the right thing.  Stocking the LFL is not hard but it is not easy.  It means making it a part of your monthly routine.  Taking a before and after picture to showcase your work.  Taking pride in the materials you are helping to provide to the community.

Materials are provided after a brief background check and training session.  After that you are off and running, placing materials in the LFL in your surrounding area.  You can use the app to find the LFL or you can discover them out in the wild.  Not every LFLF is on the app.  

LFL volunteers are expected to straighten out the existing materials, remove damaged materials, and put in newer materials.  Before and after phots are required.  A little story if you encoutner anyone or have a unusual experience.

This is a fun opportunity to do with a family member or friend!

Community book sale team members are the backbone of every large book sale.  The sales are held primarily on Saturdays, with a few exceptions.  The tasks are simple but require a specific type of volunteer.  If you are organized, love details, are outgoing, a heavy reader of any genre, like people, and have high energy - then this is the volunteer opportunity for you!  Ok - even if you are not super high energy - this still could be the best fit for you!

After a background check and training session you will be given the book sale schedule.  Book sales occur all over Mecklenburg County - so you did get to select which ones work in your schedule.  .  Volunteers can sign up for the entire sale or for a shift.  A full sale day is 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. shifts are 2 to 3 hours long and are agreed upon with the logistics manager.

Community book sales team members start at 8 a.m. and prepare the book carts with materials.  No heavy lifting, justtake  books out of a bin and onto a cart.  Signs will need to be posted and yard signs will need to be put in place.  Volunteers will rotate from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. on a service table where customer purchases are tallied up for final payment.  Volunteers fluff the shelves, restock the carts, and answer questions. At 1 p.m. volunteers clear the carts of unsold materials and place them back in the bins.

Description: As an Adopt an Aisle Volunteer, you will be responsible for maintaining shelving accuracy and neatness in the assigned aisle of children's books.

Responsibilities: Check books for correct shelf placement according to the Dewey Decimal System. Cull any books that are shelved incorrectly. Keep shelves clean by removing and discarding.

Qualifications: Basic understanding of the Dewey Decimal System and excellent alpha-numeric skills. Ability to understand and follow directions. Accuracy, patience, and skill at meticulous work. Good vision. Ability to get along well with others and communicate pleasantly and effectively with customers and library staff. Neat appearance.

Training: provided.

Benefits for Volunteer: You will acquire new skills and gain recognized work experience while helping your CM Library Branch achieve its goals. Adopt an Aisle: Independence Regional Library.

Hello!

We currently do not have any available volunteer shelving opportunities at the Steele Creek Library, but by applying to this, you are signing up for a mailing list that is utilized to let you know when we do have open opportunities!

Before you apply, please note the qualifications:

Basic understanding of the Dewey Decimal System.

Ability to understand and follow directions. Accuracy, patience, and a tolerance for meticulous work. 

Ability to get along well with others and communicate effectively with customers and library staff.

Commitment of at least two hours per week.

*Applying to this does not guarantee a volunteer position. 

DO NOT APPLY TO THIS OPPORTUNITY UNLESS YOU ARE ALREADY AN APPROVED VOL.

The Steele Creek Library is seeking dedicated volunteers to participate in our Reading Buddies Program during the 2026–2027 school year. Reading Buddies pairs volunteers with elementary-aged children to provide one-on-one reading practice in a fun, supportive, and encouraging environment.

Volunteer Commitment Day:

Every Tuesday Time: 5:00–6:00 p.m.

Location: Steele Creek Library Program

Semesters Fall: September 14, 2026 – December 20, 2026 Spring: January 25, 2027 – May 9, 2027

We ask that volunteers commit to attending each weekly session during both semesters to provide consistency for the children in the program. Thank you for helping young readers build confidence, strengthen their literacy skills, and develop a lifelong love of reading.

Project Description: North County Regional Library is seeking volunteers to assist with shelving and organizing the collection during busy hours on Fridays and Saturdays.

Responsibilities: Organize and shelve returned materials in the children’s and adult areas and help maintain the collection by following organizational protocols.

This role takes place in a busy work space prone to noise and involves constant movement.

Qualifications: Be at least 18 years old, ability to get along well with others, and to communicate pleasantly and effectively with patrons and library staff. Knowledge: Basic understanding of the Dewey Decimal System with excellent alpha-numeric skills, the ability to understand and follow directions. Accuracy, patience and tolerance for meticulous work. Expectations: Ability to lift, push, and pull books from one shelf to another. Ability to stoop and stand for short periods of time. Ability to exert 20 pounds of force occasionally and 10 pounds of force frequently. You work at a pace that fits your ability. Reasonable accommodations will be made.

Must exhibit patience, tolerance, and care; previous experience working around children is desired; Clear, tactful communication and courtesy to staff as well as children and adult patrons; punctuality; reliability; appropriate dress.

Training: Training is provided.

As a Volunteer you will: Acquire new skills and gain recognized work experience; further the Library's mission to promote literacy and build community.

Description: Days/ Times Preferred:  Tuesday afternoons/evenings, One to Two Hours per Week. Age requirement: 18 years old or older. Must go through a background check.  

Responsibilities: The objective of the program is for children ages 5-11 is to boost reading skills and confidence by reading aloud to a volunteer therapy dog in a non-judgmental setting.  You are asked not to correct the child's reading unless they ask for assistance and try to position your dog to give the appearance that he is also engaged in the book.  Deter outside interest during the reading time which includes cell phone use or other devices that may cause a distraction to the reader or the dog. Punctuality and reliability are a must.

Qualification: Dogs must be a licensed therapy dog and a copy of the therapy license with the dog's picture must be presented to the library staff.  A copy of a current shot record from a vet is also required.  The dog must have a gentle disposition and like children.  The owner needs to be patient and supportive of the reader and must not correct reading errors as the goal is to build confidence with the reader.  We are looking for good communication skills that require courtesy and tact.

Knowledge: Previous experience with children is a plus. Must follow directions and understand the objectives of Paws to Read and assist the reader in a warm and patient manner.

Training: On-the-Job Training Benefits for Volunteers: Help build an engaging literacy program. Share stories of impact with library staff to create a successful program that increases CML's value in the community

Days/Hours:  Shifts will last for approximately an hour on a schedule to be determined by branch and volunteer

As a Paws to Read Volunteer, you and your therapy dog will act as engaged listeners for children ages 5-11 as they read aloud in a non-judgmental setting. The goal is to boost the children’s reading skills and confidence.   

Responsibilities:  You will position your dog to appear that he is also engaged in the story. You are not to correct the child’s reading unless they ask for assistance. Avoid outside distractions during the reading time. This includes cell phone, or other devices, use that may cause a distraction to the reader or the dog.

Qualifications: Volunteer must be minimum age of 18. Dogs must be a licensed therapy dog, and a copy of the therapy license with the dog's picture must be presented to the library staff. Insurance and a copy of a current shots record from a vet is also required. The dog must have a gentle disposition and like children.  Volunteer must be patient and supportive of the reader and must not correct reading errors. The goal is to build confidence with the reader.  Good communication skills that require courtesy and tact. Previous experience with children is a plus. Must follow directions and understand the objectives of Paws to Read and encourage the reader in a warm and patient manner. Punctuality and reliability are a must.   

Training: On-the-Job Training

Benefits for Volunteers: Help build an engaging literacy program. Share stories of impact with library staff to create a successful program that increases CML's value in the community  

Days/Hours:  Shifts will last for approximately an hour on a schedule to be determined by branch and volunteer.

Hello!

We currently do not have any available volunteer opportunities at the Matthews Library, but by applying to this, you are signing up for a mailing list that is utilized to let you when we do have open opportunities!

*Applying to this does not guarentee a volunteer position. 

Plant Care | Fall 2026 | Wednesday |Time: [TBD] | Mint Hill

Description: As a Plant Care Helper, you’ll assist in creating a vibrant indoor environment in the library. Plants can improve health by filtering toxins, increasing humidity, and boosting mental well-being.  

Responsibilities:  Watering indoor plants  Dusting indoor plants to improve photosynthesis and help prevent pests  Weeding and pruning plants as needed.   

Qualifications:  Must be 18 years of age.  Having a “green thumb” and love of plants is preferred.  Some light lifting and climbing on a step ladder is required to reach some plants. 

Neat appearance.  Dependable, cooperative, and flexible.     

Training: [DETERMINED BY BRANCH]  

Benefits for Volunteer:  Contribute to the success of your public library by making the environment more colorful, pleasant, and healthful  

Days and Hours: Weekly, 1 hour, schedule DETERMINED BY BRANCH

This position is located at the Library Administration Center (LAC) at 510 Stitt Road Charlotte, NC 28213

After completing a background check and attending training, donation processor team members will be partnered with seasoned volunteers to learn the vaious stages of how a donation becomes a vital part of the Library and the community.

Donation processor team members sort through donations based on established standards.   Volunteers who enjoy surprises may like this gig.  You would be opening bags, boxes, and bins - sometimes even laundry baskets - to discover gently used books.  Following the established guidelines, the volunteer would sort the donation onto various carts, remove any stickers, and clean up the dust jackets. Materials being added to the collection would head to technical services, selected items would go to Outreach or other areas within the library system.  Volunteers would box up materials for partners within the county as well as for Little Free Library volunteers to pick up.  Volunteers will price and bin materials for the branch and community book sales.

Project Description: Make a difference, become a Homework Help Volunteer! Are you passionate about education and enjoy working with kids? North County Regional Library is looking for dedicated Homework Help Volunteers to support K–5 students as they build academic skills and confidence.

As a Homework Help Volunteer, you’ll: 
- Help reinforce essential reading and math skills 
- Connect students with Library resources that can support their learning

Families can register for a 30-minute session with a Library volunteer to get support in completing a homework assignment, practice math or reading skills, or learn how to access Library resources. We are seeking volunteers who can commit to a two-hour block at a Library location one time a week for the school year (or at least one semester). 

Hours: Two hours per week, Tuesdays 4-6pm at North County Regional Library September 15th- December 15th.

 Responsibilities: Volunteers commit to provide Homework Help for a 2-hour window in the afternoon, one day a week. Families are encouraged to register for the program but walk-up appointments may be taken when space is available. There may be time slots when students do not visit. K-5th grade students will fill out a short form to seek assistance with one of these three options: 1. Assignment Completion 2. Practice Skills OR 3. Connect students to Tutor.com. Volunteers will be trained on these three tasks, and understand that the goal is to focus on providing helpful encouragement and guidance, NOT tutoring. 

 Qualifications:

Minimum age of 18.

Patient, tolerant, friendly, and caring manner.

Previous experience with children a plus, or previous education experience preferred. 

Strong communication and basic academic skills.

Must be able to communicate clearly in a tactful, courteous and pleasant manner with library staff, children, and parents.

Punctuality and reliability are a must, with ability to commit to a regular weekly schedule.

Should be able to define and explain instructions to children.

Work quietly and independently.

Neat appearance.

 Training: On-the-job training provided.  All volunteers are required to participate in a Homework Help Training session prior to your first appointment (self-paced virtual training). 

 As a Volunteer you will: 

Assists with library operational tasks including checking the book drop, pulling holds, and shelving books.

*We are not actively recruiting for this opportunity. This post is for existing volunteers to transition to our new Volunteer Management System.

Myers Park Garden Helpers will assist with maintaining our outdoor spaces including the reading garden, raised beds, pollinator garden, and children's discovery garden. Volunteers will help with regular watering, weeding, planting, and other projects to improve the natural areas around the library.

Volunteers should be able to lift heavy objects including hoses, watering cans, and other gardening materials. The majority of this work will be outside, so volunteers will work in diverse weather conditions. For safety purposes, volunteers should disclose any allergies (especially to food, pollen/plants, bees, etc.)

Scheduling for this opportunity is flexible based on branch and volunteer needs. All ages may apply, though minors under the age of 18 should have parent or guardian permission to volunteer.

Project Description:

As an Adopt an Aisle Volunteer, you will be responsible for maintaining shelving accuracy and neatness in an assigned aisle of books

Responsibilities:

Qualifications:

Training:

Volunteers will be trained by library staff

Benefits for Volunteer:

You will acquire new skills and gain recognized work experience while helping your CM Library Branch achieve its goals

 
 
 Volunteers provide support and encouragement to help the child view reading as a positive experience. You are not a tutor or a teacher, but a buddy who provides a relaxed and supportive time for reading practice. Qualifications: 

Bilingual abilities are a plus, especially if the library serves a diverse population

Training: 
Student Success Center
 
 

Help children gain confidence and skill in reading that they will need for life. 

Contribute to the success of your public library.

 
 
 

 
A criminal background check is required. 

Must be patient and able to explain concepts in a friendly way 

Training:You will receive training from a Library Staff member regarding common questions and instruction delivery Benefits for Volunteer:

Expand your social horizons

Contribute to the success of Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the Mountain Island Branch of the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library! Please note that "applying" for this opportunity registers you for a mailing list to be notified of future volunteer positions as they open. Additionally, open volunteer positions for all branches of the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library are posted on our website at https://www.cmlibrary.org/volunteer. Thank you again for your interest in sharing your time and talents with our community!

Volunteer attends Stronger Together Job Club weekly. Volunteer provides support and encouragement to job seekers, allowing for the expression of feelings and frustrations without trying to fix the issues. At the same time, volunteer provides constructive suggestions, sharing knowledge and experience about job searching.

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