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Eligibility

  • 13 to 18 years of age
  • Self-motivated and reliable
  • Able to follow directions
  • Able to physically move books from cart to shelf
  • Must be willing to abide by all Library and City of Bentonville rules and policies
  • Teens who want to make a difference in their community and promote literacy
  • Please consider carefully whether this time commitment will fit your schedule, we will depend on you
  • Court-ordered community service not applicable.

Benefits

  • Learn job-related skills
  • Develop additional communication and interpersonal skills
  • Volunteer experience can be added to scholarship, college and job applications
  • Opportunity to apply for a position on our Teen Advisory Board
  • Opportunity to apply for library affiliate group's scholarships
  • Satisfaction from promoting literacy and reading in your community

Volunteer Duties

  • Returning materials to shelves
  • Maintaining shelf order
  • Craft preparation
  • Assisting with set-up/clean-up of Children's programs
  • Manage the Summer Reading Club desk
  • Participating in the Teen Summer Reading Club
  • Other duties as needed

How to Apply

Please complete the online volunteer application.  Or, applications are available at the Bentonville Library.  Upon receipt of a complete application, library staff will contact you to discuss volunteer opportunities and schedule an appointment. 

Volunteer Opportunities

For a list of special volunteer positions that need to be filled, please visit the Specialized Skills page.

Volunteer Coordinator

Anna Sharon is the Coordinator for the Teen Volunteer Program at Bentonville Public Library.  Please contact her via email asharon@bentonvillear.com or telephone 479-273-7755.

Volunteer Coordinator

 

Anna Sharon
Teens

asharon@bentonvillear.com
479-273-7755

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Our Mission

The Bentonville Public Library's mission is to engage our community, encourage discovery and promote literacy by offering lifelong learning opportunities.

405 S. Main Street, Bentonville, AR 72712
Just 3 Blocks South of the Downtown Square

library@bentonvillear.com | 479-271-3192

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Mon - Thurs 9:00am - 8:00pm
Fri - Sat 9:00am - 5:00pm
Sun - Closed

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