Volunteer

These positions are open to residents 16 years old and up.

ESL Conversation Club Volunteer (2 Opportunities)

Location: Main Library
Date/time:   2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the Month, 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Duration: Ongoing

Are you an outgoing person who enjoys the art of conversation?  Our Information Services Department needs two additional volunteers to help facilitate small group conversations for English language learners. No experience is necessary and no language proficiency beyond English is needed.  Training is provided.  For further information, please call (847) 358-5881, ext 166.  

Circulation Volunteers (3 Opportunities)

Location: Main Library
Date/time:   Wednesdays (morning or afternoon), Thursday evenings, and Saturday afternoons
Duration: Ongoing or Short Term

Assist the Circulation Department by shelving holds, casing cd's and dvd's, and assisting staff with other tasks as necessary.  Volunteer must commit to volunteering two hours each week.  This opportunity requires reaching, bening, squatting, and kneeeling complete the tasks.  Three opportunities available.  Volunteer must pass a short Circulation quiz in order to be placed as a Circulation Volunteer.  Short term volunteers may apply for these opportunities.    

Technical Services Opening Volunteer (3 Opportunities) 

Location: Main Library
Date/time: Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Duration: Ongoing 

We have three opportunities to help our Technical Services department open and sort packages of new items.  Remove shrink wrap from audiovisual materials, unbox new books and place items in order on a book cart.  Must have the ability to push/pull up to 50 pounds and lift and carry up to 20 pounds.  

Short term volunteers opportunities are available for students interested in volunteering to fulfill school requirements. Please check Opportunities for Adults for those marked Short Term.