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.

Volunteer Program

The Children’s Services Summer Volunteer Program provides positive and fun community service opportunities.

Who Can Apply:
Students 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.