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Discovery Center, Heritage Museum, and Cultural Arts Events
Play Frisco’s Cultural Affairs Division is the City of Frisco’s hub for public art, community events, and organizational support for the cultural sector. Cultural Affairs volunteers serve at Frisco Discovery Center’s performance spaces and art galleries and the Frisco Heritage Museum. Most positions have an age requirement of 16 years or older. We do offer a few volunteer opportunities for 15-year-olds during our special events.
Frisco Heritage Museum:
Brandi Norton, Education and Outreach Coordinator
972-292-5663 | bnorton@friscotexas.gov
Frisco Discovery Center:
Paige Points, Discovery Center Supervisor
972-292-6652 | ppoints@friscotexas.gov
Volunteer Opportunities
Docent (Tour Guide) - Frisco Heritage Museum
Schoolhouse Docents give groups of students an experience in the one-room schoolhouse. This job requires an ability to work with and manage groups of children. This volunteer must be able to speak loudly while sharing stories and information with the audience.
Letterpress Docents will share the history of the printing press. They will also demonstrate how a letterpress works. Volunteers will show guests how printing was done at the turn of the 20th century. They will assist groups with printing museum souvenirs as part of this interactive experience.
School Tours Docents will lead school, scout, and other group tours. This position takes place during the workday, from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. This position requires an ability to work with and manage groups of children. This volunteer must be able to speak loudly while conducting tours for large groups and enjoy sharing stories and information with the audience.
Frisco Heritage Center
6455 Page Street
Daily Hours:
Tuesday - Saturday
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
If you love learning something new and sharing it with kids, consider applying to be a volunteer docent. We have year-round openings and flexible scheduling. Click "Fill in an application" to get started.
Frisco Public Library
Adult Library Volunteers 18+
The Frisco Library is seeking active, highly motivated adult volunteers who want to develop their customer service skills and share their talents with the library. Browse our volunteer opportunities below. Only submit an application if you are 18 years old or older. Once your application is accepted, you'll be able to see and sign up for shifts.
Teen Library Volunteers
Our VolunTEEN program is full. Please do not submit an application. The application found on this page is for 18+ ADULTS ONLY. We have two different applications for our middle school and high school students interested in joining the VolunTEEN program. The links for these applications will be posted here in the spring of 2025. See below to learn more about our VolunTEEN program. If you are 14 years old or older, you may still apply to volunteer in other service areas such as Events, Festivals, and Special Programs, among others.
Volunteer Opportunities
Circulation Sidekick
The circulation team is always interested in help from volunteers to sort, organize and return collection materials and items on hold. This volunteer shift has a 1-hour minimum time commitment. Volunteer signups are year-round. Click "Fill in an application" below to get started.
Special Events
The library hosts different programs and special events throughout the year such as Summer Cinema, Family Science Night, Monday Mindstretchers, FrisCON, author meet and greets, and so much more. We need your help to supervise the event space, track attendance, and assist staff and guests as needed. Apply today to receive notifications about future volunteer opportunities at our special events.
Customer Experience Navigator
We need your help to assist in the customer experience by greet visitors, providing basic directions to the different areas and exhibits, and assisting guests as needed.
English as a Second Language
These volunteers work with small groups of learners with varying English skill levels. You will present lessons covering English grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation. Library staff will train all volunteers.
VolunTEEN: 7th-8th Grade
The VolunTEEN Corps is a community service initiative that offers middle and high school students an opportunity for civic involvement. *The VolunTEEN program is currently accepting applications.
Middle School VolunTEEN App Links
Desktop Link: Click here to sign up!
Mobile Link: Click here to sign up!
Our teen volunteers will develop and strengthen a multitude of skills including responsibility, communication, accountability, time management, and more. Additionally, they will gain valuable work experience that can be included on their resume. Teens also develop a better understanding of city government, serve as ambassadors within the community, and accumulate community service hours for school.
This program is only available for Frisco residents and/or students enrolled in Frisco ISD. Rising 7th grade students are eligible to apply at the end of their 6th grade school year.
Application Process
Volunteer applications are only accepted in the spring and close when all spots are full. A link to the middle school application will be posted in this description box and on the Frisco Public Library's VolunTEEN webpage.
Program Requirements
Members of the middle school VolunTEEN Corps must work a certain number of hours per semester.
For more information, visit https://friscolibrary.com/volunteen/
VolunTEEN: 9th-12th Grade
The VolunTEEN Corps is a community service initiative that offers middle and high school students an opportunity for civic involvement. *The VolunTEEN program is currently accepting applications.
High School VolunTEEN App Links
Desktop: Click here to sign up!
Mobile: Click here to sign up!
Our teen volunteers will develop and strengthen a multitude of skills including responsibility, communication, accountability, time management, and more. Additionally, they will gain valuable work experience that can be included on their resume. Teens also develop a better understanding of city government, serve as ambassadors within the community, and accumulate community service hours for school.
This program is only available for Frisco residents and/or students enrolled in Frisco ISD. Rising 9th grade students are eligible to apply at the end of their 8th grade school year.
Application Process
Volunteer applications are only accepted in the spring and close when all spots are full. A link to the high school application will be posted in this description box and on the Frisco Public Library's VolunTEEN webpage.
Program Requirements
Members of the high school VolunTEEN Corps must work a certain number of hours per semester.
For more information, visit https://friscolibrary.com/volunteen/
The Grove at Frisco Commons - Active Adult Center
The Grove at Frisco Commons is privileged to have adult volunteers partner with staff to provide the highest level of customer service. The time, skills, and talents generously shared by you make Frisco's active adult center an even greater place for our members. If you are 18 years old or older, we would love to have you. Select "Fill in an application" to get started.
For more information, please contact Erica Crill, our volunteer coordinator for The Grove, at 972-292-6553 or email her at ecrill@friscotexas.gov. We look forward to seeing you soon!
Volunteer Opportunities
Activity Assistant
We need your help to assist with a variety of activities at The Grove. From chair volleyball and Bingo to arts and crafts classes, we have volunteer opportunities daily.
