volunteers

 

We need you!

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the Adams County Library! 

We are incredibly grateful to have dedicated members of our community who are willing to share their time and talents with us. Volunteers are a vital part of the Library's success, helping us to open gateways for exploration and better serve our patrons. Your support strengthens our programs, outreach, and daily operations, making a real difference in the lives of those we serve.

We would be thrilled to have you as part of our team!

 

Apply Here

 

Volunteer Resources

handbook

 

Log Hours

 

Emergency Contact Form

 

Consent Form

 

Volunteer Clearances

All adult volunteers (18 years old and older) of the Adams County Library System are required to have current clearances from appropriate agencies. All volunteers must provide a minimum of two Pennsylvania clearances.  For those who have not lived in Pennsylvania for 10 years, a Federal Criminal History Certification is also required.  

The Adams County Library System will accept copies of any current clearances you may have due to volunteer work at another organization or as a requirement of your employment.

The two Pennsylvania clearances and online training are free for volunteers.  All of these should be completed online.  You are welcome to use the library computers to apply for clearances and/or access the online training. Clearances must be received by the library prior to beginning volunteer work.

 

PA Child Abuse Clearance:

Click Here to fill out the Child Abuse Clearance forms online.

  • Begin with "Create an Individual Account." if this is the first time you are completing this application.

 

PA Criminal History:

Click Here to begin a new record check.  

  • Choose the "Volunteers Only" option.

 

Child Abuse Mandated Reporter Training:

Click Here to begin the Child Abuse Training Course.

  • You will enter the site by clicking on "Registration" in the blue stripe at the top of the page.  
  • The training will take between one and one-half to three hours to complete.  
  • You will be able to print a certificate once you have completed the training.

 

Federal History Clearance:

Click Here to begin Federal History Clearance.

  • For those who have not lived in Pennsylvania for 10 consecutive years
  • As of May 2025 - $23.25 fee
  • Service Name: DHS Volunteer
  • Service Code: 1KG6ZJ
Apply Here

 

If you have any questions, please contact us at: volunteer@adamslibrary.org

or by calling 717-334-0163