Opportunities From: City of Carrollton, TX

Join Library staff as we host an art supply swap! Volunteers responsible for greeting attendees, counting participants, and assisting with the swap as needed. Volunteers may also be responsible for cleaning up after the activity and assisting with putting away tables and chairs.

Biz Builders is a lecture and workshop series for small business owners and entrepreneurs in the Carrollton area. Volunteers will assist in room set up and break down, greeting participants and assisting them in signing in for the program

Come to the Library and enjoy cult movies with other cinema enthusiasts at Cult Movie Tuesday. Volunteers will assist in room set up and break down, greeting participants and collecting tickets, snack and room monitoring.

Come to the Library and enjoy cult movies with other cinema enthusiasts at Cult Movie Tuesday. Volunteers will assist in room set up and break down, greeting participants and collecting tickets, snack and room monitoring.

Museum Tours  

Overview of Role:   Docents guide regular, rotating tours of the A.W. Perry Homestead Museum for visitors of all ages.   Responsibilities include leading tours, sharing accurate history, answering questions, and ensuring visitor safety and engagement.  

Time Commitment & Scheduling:   2 hour block one day per week, with a rotating weekend option.   Availability: Tuesday-Thursday and Saturday 11am-1pm and special hours tours. Sign up for which hours work best for your schedule. Group tours available outside of normal public hours available and will be shared when booked.  

Responsibilities & Activities:   Lead curated or themed tours (e.g., general, family-friendly, school groups).   Provide museum information, safety briefing, and accessibility accommodations as needed.   Manage group sizes, start/end times, and visitor flow. Record attendance and report any maintenance or safety concerns.  

Requirements & Training:   Interest in local history and storytelling; no prior docent experience required.   Completion of museum orientation and tour-training session.  Commitment to inclusive, respectful engagement with all visitors.  

Orientation & Training Schedule:   1–2 sessions covering tour scripts, safety protocols, and visitor engagement tips.   Practice tours with feedback; shadowing opportunities with museum staff.   Access to tour materials, scripts, and reference guides.

Join Library staff and Beth Marie's Old Fashioned Ice Cream for an ice cream making program! Volunteers are responsible for greeting and welcoming attendees, collecting tickets, and assisting with the program. Volunteers may participate in the program as well. Volunteers may be asked to help put away tables and chairs once the program concludes. 

Your quick response could be someone's second chance at life. Apply to join Carrollton's Cardiac Arrest Rapid Engagement (CARE) Team and make a difference in your neighborhood by delivering AEDs to the scene of nearby cardiac arrest emergencies.

NOTE: Once you have met all qualifications for this opportunity, you will receive information on training and other important details. 

Join Library staff and assist participants while they learn to paint Dungeons & Dragons miniatures! Volunteers will be responsible for greeting and welcoming attendees, collecting tickets, counting participants, and assisting the presenter and participants with the craft as needed.

Assist patrons as they work to create a mini bear plush craft! Volunteers responsible for greeting attendees, collecting tickets, counting participants, and assisting with the activity. Volunteers may also be responsible for cleaning up after the activity and assisting with putting away tables and chairs.

Join Library staff and assist participants while they learn how to play Dungeons & Dragons! Volunteers will be responsible for greeting and welcoming attendees, collecting tickets, counting participants, and assisting the presenter and participants with the activity as needed. Volunteers may also be responsible for cleaning up after the activity and assisting with putting away tables and chairs.

Join Library staff as we welcome Wildlife on the Move! Volunteers responsible for greeting attendees, collecting tickets, counting participants, and assisting with the activity. Volunteers may also be responsible for cleaning up after the activity and assisting with putting away tables and chairs.

Join Library staff as we engage in hands-on STEM learning! Volunteers responsible for greeting attendees, collecting tickets, counting participants, and assisting with the activity. Volunteers may also be responsible for cleaning up after the activity and assisting with putting away tables and chairs.

Join Library staff and Denton County Master Gardeners for a hands-on workshop all about vermiculture! Volunteers responsible for greeting attendees, collecting tickets, counting participants, and assisting with the activity. Volunteers may also be responsible for cleaning up after the activity and assisting with putting away tables and chairs.

Join Library staff as we welcome Rachel Richter, an Urban Wildlife Biologist! We will learn about animals that call Carrollton home! Volunteers responsible for greeting attendees, collecting tickets, counting participants, and assisting with the activity. Volunteers may also be responsible for cleaning up after the activity and assisting with putting away tables and chairs.

Join Library staff and staff from Environmental Services to assist with Water Wonderful! Volunteers responsible for greeting attendees, collecting tickets, counting participants, and assisting with the activity. Volunteers may also be responsible for cleaning up after the activity and assisting with putting away tables and chairs.

Join NASA Ambassador Les Murray and Library staff to explore outer space! Volunteers responsible for greeting attendees, collecting tickets, counting participants, and assisting with the activity. Volunteers may also be responsible for cleaning up after the activity and assisting with putting away tables and chairs.

Volunteers responsible for greeting attendees, collecting tickets, counting participants, and assisting with the activity. Volunteers may also be responsible for cleaning up after the activity and assisting with putting away tables and chairs.

Volunteers responsible for greeting attendees, collecting tickets, counting participants, and assisting with the activity. Volunteers may also be responsible for cleaning up after the activity and assisting with putting away tables and chairs.

Join super spy James Wand and Library staff for this exciting magic show! Volunteers responsible for greeting attendees, collecting tickets, counting participants, and assisting with the activity. Volunteers may also be responsible for cleaning up after the activity and assisting with putting away tables and chairs.

Join Library staff for some bookish crafting fun! Volunteers responsible for greeting attendees, collecting tickets, counting participants, and assisting with the activity. Volunteers may also be responsible for cleaning up after the activity and assisting with putting away tables and chairs.

Join Korean American Youth Artists of Texas (KAYAT) and Library staff for Korean folktales! Volunteers responsible for greeting attendees, collecting tickets, counting participants, and assisting with the activity. Volunteers may also be responsible for cleaning up after the activity and assisting with putting away tables and chairs.

Volunteers responsible for greeting attendees, collecting tickets, counting participants, and assisting with the activity. Volunteers may also be responsible for cleaning up after the activity and assisting with putting away tables and chairs.

Join us for a series of movies at the Library! Library staff will start and end the movie. Volunteers are responsible for greeting attendees, collecting tickets, and remaining in the room for the duration of the movie.

June 1: Elio (2025)
June 15: The Bad Guys 2 (2025)
June 29: Zootopia 2 (2025)
July 13: The SpongeBob Movie: Search for Squarepants (2025)

Meet the famous Hershey, therapy dog extraordinaire! This program allows children to read aloud to a trained therapy dog! Hershey's handler remains onsite and in the program. Volunteer is responsible for distributing tickets, letting patrons into the program, and communicating with dog handler.

Calling all artists! Join Library staff as we introduce babies and toddlers to paint. Volunteers responsible for greeting attendees, collecting tickets, counting participants, and assisting with the activity. Volunteers may also be responsible for cleaning up after the activity and assisting with putting away tables and chairs.

Help needed! Volunteer is responsible for cleaning and rotating Kids Place toys. Instructions provided.

Help needed! Volunteer is responsible for marking/processing weeded material, cutting stickers, assembling craft materials, and various other clerical tasks. Instructions provided.

Help needed! Volunteer is responsible for marking/processing weeded material, cutting stickers, assembling craft materials, and various other clerical tasks. Instructions provided.

Be a part of the team that keeps our shelter running smoothly and our animals happy! This role includes helping with spot cleaning throughout the day, doing laundry and dishes, and making sure supplies are stocked. Once the chores are done, you’ll spend time with the animals, providing playtime, enrichment, and socialization. It's the perfect mix of behind-the-scenes support and hands-on animal interaction!

Help our feline friends feel safe, clean, and loved! Volunteers in this role begin by cleaning litter boxes, food/water dishes, and cat enclosures to maintain a healthy environment. After cleaning, you'll spend time socializing the cats through petting, play, grooming, and enrichment activities to help them stay happy and adoptable. A great role for cat lovers who want to make a direct impact!

Help our feline friends feel safe, clean, and loved! Volunteers in this role begin by cleaning litter boxes, food/water dishes, and cat enclosures to maintain a healthy environment. After cleaning, you'll spend time socializing the cats through petting, play, grooming, and enrichment activities to help them stay happy and adoptable. A great role for cat lovers who want to make a direct impact!

Help us keep our dogs happy and healthy! Volunteers in this role start by cleaning and disinfecting dog kennels to ensure a clean, safe environment. After cleaning, you’ll assist with dog socialization and enrichment activities like walks, playtime, and basic training. This is a hands-on role that’s perfect for dog lovers who don’t mind getting a little dirty to make a big difference!