2025-2026 School Year Volunteer Application
Now accepting applications for the 2025-2026 School Year Volunteer Program. For summer volunteer opportunities, please click here.
The Children’s Services School Year Volunteer Program provides positive and fun community service opportunities to HIGH SCHOOL students (must be enrolled in 9th – 12th grade for the 2025-2026 school year). Note: Applicants who are not enrolled in high school will not be eligible to participate nor receive credit.
There are a limited number of volunteer positions available. Applicants are placed on a first come, first placed basis, and positions are granted based on the applicant’s residency, experience, volunteer interview, and availability.
Filling out an application does not guarantee service hours. This application will remain on file until June 2026. Summer volunteering requires a summer volunteer application available in May.
The application process is as follows:
1. A Yorba Linda Library Card in the student’s name is required to apply for a volunteer position. If the student does not have a library card, we encourage you to obtain one as soon as possible by filling out the Online Library Card Application. The library card can be picked up by presenting picture ID and proof of current address in the library lobby after applying for a card. Minors under 18 years of age must have a parent/legal guardian present to issue a library card and accept financial responsibility for the account.
2. Online applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis through May 1. Once the volunteer program becomes full, applicants are placed on a waiting list. If volunteer opportunities are available, the student will be contacted via email with the email on the application. If the applicant is placed on a waiting list, the student will be notified via email or telephone when/if volunteer opportunities become available.
3. After the volunteer has been assigned a position, more details will be sent to the student via email.
Summer Volunteer Application
Volunteer Intern Program (VIP)
Apply to be a Children’s Services VIP! VIPs are lead volunteers who assist staff with various activities including training and scheduling of summer volunteers, overseeing the summer reading prize booth, checking-in families at programs, and more increasingly challenging opportunities. VIPs may be given the opportunity to shadow and assist staff with librarian-related duties including running reports, checking condition of materials, inventory of storytelling supplies, etc.
VIP volunteers are chosen based on their application, personal statement, and in-person interview. A limited number of VIP volunteers will be chosen.
Who Can Apply:
9th – 11th grade students with previous Yorba Linda Public Library volunteer experience who demonstrate leadership and responsibility.
When to Apply:
April 11 – May 2
How to Apply:
VIP applications will be online via this page. Application link will be live April 11.
What’s Needed:
VIP applicants will need a valid library card in their name as part of the VIP volunteer application. The application will also need to be electronically signed by a parent or legal guardian.
How to Get a Library Card:
Click here for a library card application prior to applying for the volunteer program. Once a library card application is submitted, please bring a picture ID and proof of current address to the Accounts Desk to pick up your library card.
What Happens After Submitting an Application:
You will be contacted to schedule an in-person interview that will take place during the week of May 4.
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Volunteer Program
The Children’s Services Summer Volunteer Program provides positive and fun comunity service opportunities.
Who Can Apply:
Studnets currently in 8th – 11th grade.
When to Apply:
Yorba Linda residents may apply beginning Saturday, May 9
Non-Yorba Linda residents may apply beginning Saturday, May 16
Online applications will be accepted until positions are filled or through May 29 at 4 p.m. (whichever comes first); therefore, we encourage those interested to apply early.
How to Apply:
Apply online via this page. The application link will be live starting May 9 for Yorba Linda residents and May 16 for non-Yorba Linda residents.
What’s Needed:
Teen applicants will need a valid library card in their name as part of the volunteer application. The application will also need to be electronically signed by a parent or legal guardian.
How to Get a Library Card:
Click here for a library card application prior to applying for the volunteer program. Once a library card application is submitted, please bring a picture ID and proof of current address to the Accounts Desk to pick up your library card.
What Happens After Submitting an Application:
Students who submit a Summer Volunteer Application will receive an appointment time via email for an in-person interview for Saturday, May 30 to get their summer assignment. Priority for placement will be given to those who report in-person at their scheduled time on Saturday, May 30. Volunteers who cannot make the in-person at their scheduled time on Saturday, May 30. Volunteers who cannot make the in-person placement time on May 30 will be called during the week of June 1, but volunteer positions will be very limited by this time. Requests for specific volunteer positions and/or to work with friends cannot always be accommodated.
Application and List of Opportunities Coming Soon