Volunteers

Looking for work experience or something meaningful to do?  Interested in giving back to your community?  If so, the Library needs you.  Volunteers play a vital role at the Chesapeake Public Library.  Donate your time, talent and skills, to support and enhance the Library’s programs, services and mission.The Library offers many opportunities for volunteer service:


  • Helping people with computers
  • Reading one on one to children
  • Shelving books
  • Providing a program
  • Special projects
  • And many more

  • If you are interested in volunteering at the Library, we are looking for individuals age 12 and above that are willing to help on a one time basis or to make a regular commitment to any of the available opportunities.

    You may also help the Library by becoming a member of or volunteering with the Friends of the Chesapeake Public Library, serving on the Chesapeake Public Library Board, or supporting the Chesapeake Public Library Foundation.

    We'll be accepting youth (ages 12 to 17) summer volunteer applications between May 1st and July 15th for summer volunteer opportunities. Applications will be processed in the order of receipt.

    For more information, please call 410-7107 or e-mail us at volunteer@chesapeake.lib.va.us

    You may download an application here.  Please complete the application and fax, mail, email or hand deliver to our volunteer coordinator:


    Chesapeake Public Library
    ATTN: Administration - Volunteer Coordinator
    298 Cedar Road
    Chesapeake, VA 23322

    Fax to: 757-410-7112

    Scan and attach to email addressed to: volunteer@chesapeake.lib.va.us

    Or you may hand deliver to address above.
    Chesapeake Public Library System, 298 Cedar Road, Chesapeake, VA 23322-5598