The Palatine Public Library District has a variety of volunteer opportunities. The Library works to place Volunteers in a position that reflects their interests and/or skills. Volunteer placement is based on the qualifications of applicants and the needs of the library at any given time.

Volunteer Opportunities Exist in Every Department, Such As:

• Preparing materials for drop-in crafts
• Maintaining the magazine and paperback book exchange
• Cleaning and repairing Audio Visual materials
• Assisting in Summer Reading preparation
• Copying and distributing brochures and signs

How to Apply

It’s easy! Volunteer applications are available at the Information Desk at the main library and at each of the Library’s branches, or you can download the form.

Volunteers must have a valid Palatine Public Library District card and be at least 16 years old. Return completed applications to the Information Desk or mail to:

Volunteer Coordinator

Palatine Public Library District

700 N. North Court

Palatine, IL 60067

Once you’ve turned in your application, you will be contacted by the Volunteer Coordinator about the possibility of volunteering with us. Working with you, the Library can match you with the right volunteer opportunity.

Please note: The Palatine Public Library District is unable to accept court-ordered or court-supervised community service.

We’ll Work with You

Whether you have a few hours a week or would only like to volunteer on an occasional basis, the Library will work with you.  Weekly Volunteers are requested to work a minimum of 2 hours per week. Special Project Volunteers will be called on an “as needed” basis. Short term volunteer opportunities are available only to individuals who are seeking to fulfill volunteer requirements for school or other organizations and need to serve 15 hours or more.

For further information, please contact Deborah Pettersen: dpettersen@palatinelibrary.org

Download the Application