Teen Volunteers

Thank you for your interest in volunteering at the Santa Clara City Library. We have limited opportunities available year-round for teenagers. You must be at least 14-years-old and in high school to volunteer and complete community service hours. 

Volunteer for Comic Con 2026!

Save the date: October 10, 2026! Comic Con Helpers will be asked to help with a variety of activities such as helping with set-up, crafts, photo booth, games, crowd control, and clean-up. Volunteers on the eve of Comic Con will be needed too. Apply here: Comic Con Volunteer Application

Volunteer Roles and Descriptions

High school students can earn community service hours at the library. You must commit to at least 20 hours and complete onboarding to volunteer. Look at the volunteer descriptions below for more information on the positions offered. If any of these opportunities interest you, fill out an application form at the bottom of the page. Please complete all required information, applications with incomplete information will not be considered.  

Library Services Volunteer

Do you appreciate neatness and organization? By being a Library Services Volunteer, you will ensure that all who use the library can easily access materials in an inviting environment. Volunteers will be asked to; organize/display materials and help maintain a clean and welcoming library environment.  

Library Programs Volunteer 

Do you enjoy activities such as crafts and working with people? Ever wonder how the library puts on programs? As a Programs Helper, volunteers assist in preparation, are hands-on during programming, and assist in the clean-up. You may be asked to prepare programming materials, cut/count/sort materials, make samples of art activities and crafts, be hands-on in helping patrons during the program, and assist the librarians with clean-up and putting materials away after the program. 

Homework Helper  

Homework Helpers help students in grades 2nd-8th with their homework in a range of subjects. Homework Helpers need to commit for a 6-month duration (either in the Fall or Spring semester). Other library related tasks (view Library Services Volunteer and Program Helper below) may be asked to be completed. 

Teen Book Reviewer 

Are you an avid reader and looking for a fun way to volunteer from home? Teen Book Reviewers play a pivotal role in encouraging other teenagers to read the same books from our library catalog. Each book you review counts as one hour of volunteering. You can write up to 10 reviews per quarter (4 months). As a Teen Book Reviewer you: must write at least one paragraph, include a short summary of the book, write about what you liked or disliked about the book, avoid spoilers, give it an age rating and a star rating, and send your review to the Teen Librarian. The librarian will ensure it meets the guidelines and get back to you. 

Application Form 

Fill out this form to apply for volunteering: Santa Clara City Library Teen Volunteer. For more information or questions on Teen Volunteering, contact our acting Teen Librarian For more information or questions, email our Teen Librarian Karen Guzmán (KGuzman@santaclaraca.gov). 

Other Volunteer Agencies

Bay Area Volunteer Information Center - Provides information about volunteer opportunities in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Hands On Bay Area - Offers many exciting and rewarding volunteer opportunities throughout the year.