We invite you to make a difference by contributing your time and talents to enhance our library services and programs.RCPL  volunteers are active participants in our mission to provide experiences that inspire, inform and entertain.  Regardless of your volunteer position, you help us make a positive impact on the quality of life of our customers and community.  RCPL volunteers are recognized with individual awards for accumulated service hours, an annual recognition event and the selection of RCPL Volunteers of the Year.

 As a RCPL volunteer You Are Able To:

•Acquire new skills and gain recognized work experience.

•Expand your social horizons.

•Serve in your own community.

•Keep up with the latest books, movies, magazines, downloadables......

•Help, and be appreciated for it.

•Contribute to the success of the largest, busiest public library system in South Carolina.

How Can I Get Involved?

If you are interested in joining the Volunteer Program, contact the Volunteer Coordinator at 929-3436 or cdolan@myrcpl.com.  You may also check out some of our current positions listed at the bottom of this page.  Application forms are available at any of our 10 library locations and  the volunteer application is also available in .PDF format so you can download and print a copy. This requires that Adobe Acrobat Reader be installed on your computer. You can download a free copy of Adobe Acrobat Reader from the AdobeWeb site. Junior Volunteers may apply at the location where they wish to volunteer. Please note that volunteer positions are selective, but anyone who is interested is encouraged to apply. We look forward to hearing from you!

Volunteer Positions

      RCPL has a great opportunity to learn how a working Web team manages the online presence of a high profile public agency. RCPL is looking for Web site developer (Web site team) Interns or Volunteers to help with various tasks in the library's Virtual Services department.

     One position would be responsible for various tasks such as but not limited to gathering, editing, and/or writing web content; working with other staff members to plan web features; web copy writing and organization; wire framing and using other planning mechanisms to communicate planned functionality; and reporting on projects and Web site usage.

     A second position would include various tasks such as but not limited to programming custom modules; troubleshooting existing code and templates; implementing page layouts; administration and configuration of the Drupal content management system; wire framing and using other planning mechanisms to communicate planned functionality; and reporting when necessary.

 A Branch Assistant is a jack of all trades.  They support the branch library with an assortment of duties that might include pulling and organizing library materials, assisting with programs, welcoming customers and special projects.  You will need to engage well with others and have the physical ability to push, bend and reach our materials.

     Our Junior Volunteers ( 5th grade minimum) learn about the library while helping our staff meet the needs of our customers and community.  They might sort books and magazines, straighten and clean books and assist staff with the preparation of materials for a youth program. 

     Be a consultant for the library!  Teen volunteers (7th-12th grade) on our Teen Advisory Board meet once a month to provide programming ideas and assist with web-site content development for Teen Central. You can volunteer once a  month and earn community service hours at the library. Locations for TAB meetings include Cooper Branch, Main Library, Northeast Regional and Southeast Regional. Visit myRCPL.com/teen for an online application.