Q. How can I volunteer at the library?

Sarasota County Libraries is happy to welcome anyone who wishes to volunteer! We are currently accepting volunteers for the following opportunities: Shelver, Teen Shelver, and Teen Advisory Board. Volunteers will need to submit an application via our online Volunteer Application. 

If you are interested in volunteering and would like more information, you can find out more about all volunteer opportunities in Sarasota County on the main Volunteer Sarasota County web page. You can view a list of all the current volunteer opportunities in the county at Volunteer Sarasota County Opportunities webpage.

If you would like to inquire about existing volunteer opportunities at specific libraries, you can reach out directly to the volunteer coordinators for each branch location. The list of volunteer coordinators for each library branch is found on the Sarasota County Library's Volunteer webpage.  You may also call Sarasota County Libraries (Info Central) at 941-861-1110.

Teenagers who are looking for volunteer opportunities for high school must be at least 14 years old to volunteer.  You can find more information on teen volunteer opportunities with Sarasota County Libraries and other non-profit organizations at the FAQ page, "Where can teens volunteer in Sarasota County?".