Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the Mission Viejo Library & Cultural Services department!
Please read through the information below to discover what volunteer opportunities are currently available.
For more information, contact Volunteer Coordinator Sandy Brimer at 949-470-8488 or libvolunteers@cityofmissionviejo.org.
Teen Summer Reading Program Volunteering (age 13-17)
Have fun and earn service hours! Students age 13-17 can volunteer in-person to help with all aspects of the library's Summer Reading Program. The annual Summer Reading Program is a community tradition that instills a lifelong love of learning by encouraging children to read and participate in events over the summer.
The 2026 program begins on June 1 and runs through July 31, with 2 and 3 hour volunteer shifts available during regular library hours. Teens interested in welcoming families, explaining the program, enrolling participants, and awarding prizes can sign up now.
Please fill out the Teen Summer Reading Program Volunteer Application to apply. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis with volunteer orientation materials and scheduling options available beginning May 15.
Teen Volunteer Opportunities (age 15 and older) include:
- Library & Cultural Services Event Assistant
- Library Technology Specialist
Please fill out the Volunteer Interest Form to receive more information and an application for Teen Volunteer Opportunities.
Teen Voice Blog
Students grade 6-12 can earn community service credit from home writing for the Teen Voice Blog! For every post you write, you'll earn 1 hour of community service credit. If you participate in a library or city event and write about it for the blog, you'll earn 2 hours of credit. Blog signups are ongoing, so fill out an application if interested!
Teen Volunteer Club
This drop-in teen volunteer program is offered monthly (January-October): no application, registration, or training required. Volunteer when in fits your schedule and make a positive difference in the world.
This group is open to students in grades 6-12 and meets from 6 to 8 pm on the fourth Thursday of the month (January-October).
Adult Volunteer Opportunities (age 18 and older) include:
- Friends Amazon Associate
- Friends Bookstore Associate
- Friends Bookstore Sorter
- Genealogy
- Homework Help
- Library & Cultural Services Event Assistant
- Library Technology Specialist
- Passport Acceptance Office
Adult volunteer opportunities are few and far between. If you are interested in volunteering please fill out the Volunteer Interest Form to be notified when volunteer opportunities are available.