All library locations will be closed September 1st for Labor Day.

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer Opportunities

Act 237 of the Arkansas LEARNS Act requires all high school students in Arkansas to complete at least 75 hours of community service to graduate. Wondering where you can earn those hours? Below are some local businesses and nonprofit organizations that offer volunteer opportunities! Just click any of the links below to be taken to the website where you can find more information. 

Looking to volunteer at the Fort Smith Public Library? Click here to be taken to our volunteer form. 

High school students can also earn community services hours by being a volunteer reader for the Charlie May Simon and Arkansas Diamond Book Awards through the Arkansas State Library. 

 

Antioch for Youth & Family

The Artemis Project

Baptist Health

Community Rescue Mission

Community Services Clearinghouse

Fort Smith Animal Haven

Fort Smith Boys and Girls Club

Fort Smith Little Theater

Girls Inc.

The Hope Chest

Jen's Kitty Rehab

Mercy Hospital

Our Blood Institute

Project Compassion

Project Linus

River Valley Regional Food Bank

Ronald McDonald House

The Salvation Army 

United Way