The Union County Library offers a variety of ways that library cardholders can volunteer, both in-person and virtually. Volunteer opportunities are open to both teens (Ages 14-17) and adults (Ages 18+).

Individuals can volunteer virtually by creating content for the library's various digital platforms.

Ways to virtually volunteer:

• Write book reviews
• Create book lists
• Contribute content to the Teen Bookworm Blog

Individuals can volunteer in-person at our library locations in Monroe, Indian Trail, Marshville, and Waxhaw.

Ways to volunteer in person:

• Shelving books
• Retrieving items from shelves for staff to scan to fulfill holds
• Shelf read and edge bookshelves
• ...and more!

We encourage all applicants to review the Union County Library Volunteer Guidelines before applying.

The Union County Library recruits volunteers for all four library locations: Main Library in Monroe, Union West Library in Indian Trail, Marshville Library, and Waxhaw Library year-round. Please keep in mind that the Main Library in Monroe will have the most vacancies for volunteers since it is the hub for the library system. Volunteer openings at our other library locations are often limited and filled quickly.

Volunteer Candidates

• Review the Union County Volunteer Guidelines.
• Complete and submit a volunteer application, volunteer knowledge check (with a score of 90% or higher), and any other requested supplemental materials. All should be submitted at the time of applying. 
  • Please allow 14-24 business days for your application to be reviewed.
• If selected, attend new volunteer orientation with your Volunteer Staff Supervisor

Volunteer Coordinators

• Review all volunteer applications and select candidates based on library location needs.
• Work with Volunteer Staff Supervisors to coordinate volunteers across all library locations.

Volunteer Staff Supervisors

• Contact potential volunteer candidates for their department or library location and schedule new volunteer orientation.
• Provide the first point of contact for UCL Volunteers for their department or library location.
• Evaluate volunteers on a 30, 60, 90 day cycle.
• Communicate with the Volunteer Coordinators about vacancies, schedules, and projects.