Volunteer
‘We appreciate your interest in volunteering at our library. At this time, all volunteer positions have been filled. Please check back periodically for future opportunities. Thank you for your support!’
Make a difference in your community and volunteer at the St. Charles Public Library. Volunteers from all ages, backgrounds, and skill sets support, supplement, and enrich the Library’s effort to serve our St. Charles community.
Volunteer Opportunities
Adult Volunteers
Our Adult Volunteer Program is open to persons 18 years of age or older. Volunteers work in a variety of departments assisting Library staff and enhancing library services. Volunteer must complete an application, with references and give written consent for the Library to conduct a criminal background check. Questions? Contact our volunteer coordinator, at [email protected] or 630-584-0076 ext. 228. Applications are available in the admin department or fill out the online application.
Teen Volunteers
For teens in grades 9 – 12. Be part of the Teen Advisory Board (TAB) at the Library!
Member can brainstorm ideas, provide feedback about Library services, and help prepare library program materials. The group meets on the third Friday of every month from October through May. Meetings are held from 6:00 – 7:00 pm.
Deadline to apply: August 15th – September 15th. (Applicants are notified after September 15th if they have been accepted.)
Want to be part of TAB? Fill in the application by clicking here.
Middle School Volunteers
Are you a middle school student who wants to help at the Library? Middle School Volunteers help in Youth Services with a variety of tasks such as pulling books, refilling supplies, preparing for programs and sharing ideas, with opportunities to assist with special events. For additional information on volunteering, call 630-584-0076 x251.
Other Ways to Help the Library
- Support the Charles Public Library Foundation
- Join the Friends of St. Charles Public Library
- Provide monetary support and/or gifts
Literacy Volunteers Fox Valley
- Literacy Volunteers Fox Valley: Volunteer tutors are paired with adults who want to read, write and understand English better. Tutor training workshops are help at the Library throughout the year. To find out how you can volunteer or how you can get help, call 630-584-2811 or visit lvfv.org.
Community Opportunities List
Many organizations in the area are in need of volunteers. Click to view the list.