Volunteer
Building Community
The McKinney Public Library strives to impact lives and build a sense of community. We understand the power of service and the impact working on a community project can have on the lives of those involved, especially our youth. We are excited to share our passion for service by providing an avenue for those opportunities.
Benefits
- Credit for volunteer hours that may be reported to your needs at school
- Building a strong and resilient community
Opportunities
Any in-person opportunities for volunteers 13 years and up with be available through Voly. Background checks are required and can take up to two weeks to come through. Court-appointed hours cannot be fulfilled with this program.
Orientation for volunteers this summer:
- John & Judy Gay Library: Thursdays; 5 - 6 p.m. Register for May 25, June 1, June 8, June 15, June 22, or June 29.
- Roy & Helen Hall Library: Wednesdays; 5 - 6 p.m. Register for June 7 or June 21.
Additional Opportunities:
- Bring plastic grocery sacks, clean with no rips, to either location starting May 21. 40 sacks will equal one volunteer hour.
Questions or concerns? Please email VolunTeens@McKinneyTexas.org.
Your Role
- Participate in community service projects.
- Assist in teen and youth programs through preparation, set-up, implementation and take-down.
- Shelf-read books to make sure they are in order.
- Pulling holds.
- Other library duties as needed.
Requirements
- Must be 13 years and up.
- Professionalism while volunteering (e.g. no cell phones, shorts, flip flops or tank tops).
- Court-appointed hours may not be fulfilled at the library at this time.