Volunteer at the Library

DPPL volunteer positions are all ongoing positions. We ask that volunteers commit to a minimum of 3 months of volunteer service.

Applications are currently being accepted only for the specific volunteer positions listed below:

PickList Volunteer

Days and times: Tuesdays 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Duties: Using a printed list, find the requested library materials on the shelves and bring down to the Circulation Services Department on a cart.

Print the application now [LINK TO APPLICATION] or visit the Information Desk on the first floor to pick up an application.

DPPL does not offer community service(court mandated)volunteer positions at the library. You will find a list of other organizations in Des Plaines looking for volunteers here. [LINK TO OTHER PLACES TO VOLUNTEER DOC]

Des Plaines Patch has recommendations for area organizations that take volunteers a here.[LINK TO PATCH]

Teens

Teens can earn community service hours by joining our Teen Advisory Board.