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Volunteer Information


Need volunteer hours for school or court ordered community service?
The Friendswood Public Library can help you out. 

Volunteer Guidelines:
-Must be at least 14 years old**
-limit of 10 hours per year
-Sign up for hours with a librarian in the Juvenile Department or call at 281-482-7135.

Court Mandated:
-Must be from City of Friendswood Court
-We only accept curfew violations and minor traffic violations (i.e. speeding, run stoplight/stop sign etc.)
-No violence related, theft, or drugs/alcohol related charges.

School Mandated:
-Friendswood area schools (i.e. Friendswood High School and Clear Brook High School)
-No violence related, theft, or drugs/alcohol related charges.
- We accept hours for truancy, make up hours (for missing school)
We also offer service hours for School/Church/Girl or Boy Scouts (i.e. "Good Deeds").

When to volunteer:
We accept volunteers all year long, but there are times when we need a little extra help.
Summer is our busiest time of the year and we are always looking for friendly and helpful teens to help at our various programs and crafts with the younger kids.
Our bi-annual book sales (in May and December) also require volunteers to move and unload boxes of books.

Below are our volunteer orientation videos for summer volunteers, which will familiarize you with some of the things you’ll be helping with over the summer.


If you have any other questions contact the Juvenile Department through 281-482-7135 or talk to a librarian in the Juvenile/Children's Department.
1. Sign In



2. Ask a Librarian If You Can Help With Anything




3. Volunteering at a Program (like a Magic Show or Puppet Show)


4. Setting Up the Activity Room for a Craft



5. Cleaning Up After a Craft


6. You're Ready!


*We primarily offer volunteer opportunities to teens since it is more difficult for them find opportunities elsewhere.

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