Volunteering at Parkland Community Library offers a unique opportunity to make a local difference. By donating your time and skills, you can help improve access to resources and empower individuals through knowledge. This opportunity allows you to give back and provides a chance for personal growth and development. Knowing you’re making a positive impact is truly rewarding.

Join us in putting our best foot forward and helping us continue to provide valuable services to those who need them most. Your dedication and enthusiasm drive our mission forward, and we couldn’t do it without the support of volunteers like you. Together, we can create a more vibrant and inclusive community where everyone can access the resources they need to succeed.

Contribute Your Time and Your Talents

If you are interested in helping your community and love books, we have some rewarding volunteer opportunities that might suit you! PCL is continuously looking for adults willing to donate just a few hours of their time.

Shelve materials neatly and accurately according to library classification systems.

Shelf Reader-verify that our collection is in the correct order and assist in searching for lost or misplaced items.

For more information about becoming a volunteer, please call 610-398-1361 Ext. 101. Applications are available at the circulation desk, or download the application here.  Security clearances are required.

*The Library does not accept volunteers through any court-ordered programs.

Teen Volunteers

Get professional working experience and community service hours for your resume! Teens between the ages of 13 to 17 years of age. PCL positions of shelvers and event assistants.

Teen volunteer positions allow you to support the library community and gain experience working in a professional environment. The teen volunteer program can be listed on college resumes and counted as community service hours for schools, religious organizations, scouts, etc. 

Teen volunteers looking for additional hours can assist the Friends of the Parkland Community Library with their book sales. These duties are separate from your responsibilities to PCL as a shelver or event assistant.

For more information about teen volunteers, contact the Youth Services Department. Click here for more details.