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VOLUNTEER

VOLUNTEER AT THE LIBRARY!

Volunteers help make Live Oak Public Library a welcoming and vibrant place for our community.

Whether you’re a student, an individual, or part of an organization or civic group, your time and talents can make a real difference.

Our Volunteer Program is designed to build strong partnerships between the Library and community members who generously share their skills, energy, and enthusiasm. With guidance from library staff, volunteers support programs, expand access to resources, and help enhance library services for all.

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Volunteering Opportunities

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Volunteering FAQ

Anyone! Volunteers must be at least 15 years old. High school students can earn credit for volunteer hours. Organizations and civic groups are also welcome to participate.

We offer flexible hours on weekdays and weekends. Whether you give one hour or one day, your time makes a difference!

You can choose how you’d like to help. Opportunities may be indoors or outdoors, and casual clothing is fine. Duties may include preparing supplies for programs, assisting with events, or helping in the Circulation Department.

Serve at your local library or choose from any of our 14 branch locations across Chatham and Liberty counties.

Volunteering is a great way to give back to your community. The estimated value of volunteer time is $28.54 per hour. Thank you for making a difference!

Live Oak Public Libraries’ Volunteer Code of Conduct is to provide direction, guidance, structure and outline expectations for volunteers at Live Oak Public Library.  

Volunteers will:

  • Comply with the rules and regulations of Live Oak Public Library;
  • Comply with the dress code of Live Oak Public Library;
  • Perform volunteer duties to the best of their ability;
  • Conduct themselves in a professional and positive manner;
  • Disclose in advance any medical or physical limitations related to the volunteer opportunity;
  • Work with library staff to help accomplish the duties, projects or tasks set by the library;
  • Ask the supervisor for answers and clarification if there are questions;
  • Sign in and out for every time they volunteer;
  • Report on time as scheduled for the assigned volunteer opportunity;
  • Notify the appropriate person if not on time or unable to work the assigned time; and
  • Maintain the confidentiality of all library and patron information and records.

Volunteers understand that they will not be compensated, and that they may be terminated if they fail to meet volunteer attendance commitments or if they otherwise violate any of the rules and regulations of Live Oak Public Library.


Live Oak Public Library provides equal volunteer opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, sexual identity, age, or disability.

Virtual Volunteer with the LOC

Improve access to history by transcribing, reviewing, and tagging Library of Congress documents

Opportunities in Our Community

Volunteer with United Way of The Coastal Empire.