As a nonprofit organization that believes in enriching the lives of its community members, the Friends of the Chesterfield County Public Library is always on the lookout for the best and brightest volunteers. We have a variety of volunteer opportunities at the Library branches and for special events.
Please note that a Chesterfield County Friends of the Library membership and a
Chesterfield County Public Library card in good standing are required to become a volunteer.
Board Member Positions
We are Recruiting For Important Positions! The Friends are looking for enthusiastic, library-loving volunteers for the following vacant positions.
- The Board of Directors seeks volunteers for these roles:
- Recording Secretary. The primary purpose of this role is to record and post meeting minutes in a timely and accurate fashion.
- Corresponding Secretary. This role is responsible for important correspondence on behalf of the board and ensuring letters of gratitude are issued to donors.
- Vice President of Corporate Giving. This role serves as Major Gifts, Bequests and Corporate Donations Chair and cultivates relationships with businesses and individuals who may become substantial benefactors.
- The Enon and Ettrick-Matoaca Friends seek a Branch Leader.
- The North Courthouse Friends seek a Branch Leader.
- Learn more about the Branch Leader position.
More information can be found about the Friends of the Library here.
If you are interested or have any questions, please email President@ChesterfieldFriends.org. Tell us why you are interested and a bit about your experience. The next step will be to participate in a brief interview. Friends membership is a requirement of all board positions. Board members serve two-year terms and should be able to commit approximately 3-5 hours a week to their role.
Come join this great group of volunteers!
Friends Volunteer Positions
Bon Air Book Festival, April 18
The Bon Air Friends will participate in the first Bon Air Book Festival at Brighton Green Community Center. We are look for volunteers to help with set-up, sales, and take down. Learn more and sign up to volunteer!
North Courthouse Sci-Fi & Comic Book Sale, May 8 & 9
The North Courthouse Friends are holding a Sci-Fi Book Sale on Friday, May 8 and Saturday, May 9, 2026 as part of the library’s Star Wars Day event. The book sale will be held at North Courthouse Road Library (325 Courthouse Road, Richmond, VA 23236).
We are looking for volunteers to help with set-up, sales, and take down on Friday and Saturday. Please review the available opportunities below and sign up for one or more slots. Thank you for your help!
Please contact the North Courthouse Friends branch leader, Randy French, at rifraf2227@msn.com if you have any questions.
North Courthouse Road Library 10th Anniversary Celebration, May 30
The North Courthouse Road Library will be celebrating its 10th anniversary at a fun event on Saturday, May 30, 2026 from 10 am to 2 pm (325 Courthouse Road, Richmond, VA 23236).
The North Courthouse Friends are planning a showcase to highlight different library programs and services at stations around the library at the event.
We are looking for volunteers to attend and manage a station. Learn more and sign up to volunteer!
Please contact the North Courthouse Friends treasurer, Erica Emery, at Erica.L.Emery@gmail.com if you have any questions.
More Ways to Volunteer
Members of the Friends of the Chesterfield County Library support and enhance library services in even more ways. Members may volunteer to assist for positions such as:
- Board Members (serve on the Board)
- Branch/Chapter Leader (leader, liaison, treasurer, secretary, historian, etc.)
- Special project coordinators and supporters on projects such as:
- recruiting members
- designing materials
- book sales
- event planning
- marketing booths
- annual meeting
- special author events
- … etc!
- Speakers (authors, community leaders, etc.)
