Middle School

In light of the uncertainties surrounding the Coronavirus pandemic, we have decided to cancel our volunteer program for the 2020 Summer Reading Program for the safety of our middle school volunteers and staff. We understand this is disappointing – we are disappointed, too – but we hope our middle school friends will still participate in the 2020 Summer Reading Program as readers. We are working hard to revamp our program and we will share more information about it soon!

Middle School Summer Reading Volunteer Positions

• SUMMER READING TABLE VOLUNTEERS: These volunteers work two hours per week at the Summer Reading Table, registering children to participate in the Summer Reading Program, and handing out prizes.
• PAGE PALS: Page Pals are paired with second and third graders, and together they read and play reading games, once a week for seven weeks.
• SUMMER READING TABLE SUBSTITUTES: We will be looking for substitutes to fill in at the Summer Reading Table when other volunteers are unable to work their shifts.
• PROGRAM ASSISTANTS: These volunteers interact with kindergarten and first grade children as they practice reading skills through games and reading activities.
• MIDDLE SCHOOL GENERAL ASSISTANTS (SUMMER): General Assistants (Summer) help the librarians with chores such sorting out raffle tickets, cleaning books, stapling, and pulling books for displays. General Assistants work one hour a week, for nine weeks.

Middle School Summer Reading Volunteer

Applications closed

Middle School General Assistant (School Year)

General Assistants help the librarians with chores such as making name tags for storytimes, cleaning books, stapling, and pulling books from the shelves for displays. General Assistants work one hour a week, for seven weeks.

Middle School
General Assistant
(School Year)

Teens & Adults

General Volunteer

Duties may range from general tidying up, helping out in the book sale room, folding and stapling handouts, and assisting in book repair.

Library Beautification Volunteer

These volunteers assist in keeping the Library clean and beautiful.  Duties include cleaning, scrubbing, dusting, and general tidying up.  This is a year round position.

Playologist Volunteer (Adults only)

These volunteers assist in the Kids’ Library.  They help decorate the Library for special events, clean toys, help with LEGO club, coordinate activities for the Learning Garden.

Special Events Volunteer

Occasionally the Library needs help for special events.  Sign up to help out without making a big commitment.  Our big programs include Comic Con, Iron Chef, and Summer Reading Kickoff Day.

Technology Volunteer

Volunteers assist in technology classes, video gaming, movie making classes, and new up and coming technologies.

Teen/Adult Volunteer

Adults

Outreach Volunteer

Volunteers are needed to deliver materials to patrons who cannot get to the Library. You must be comfortable driving and enjoy working with people. You must also be able to work efficiently and productively with minimal supervision and follow detailed instructions with accuracy. No more than three hours per week, year round. Please fill out an application and return to the Inclusive Services Coordinator in person at the 2nd Floor Information Desk or mail to 125 S. Prospect Ave., Elmhurst, IL 60126. For questions, call (630) 279-8696, ext 331 or email Mari.Buttweiler@elmlib.org.

• Must use their own vehicle.
• Background check required.
• Good driving record required.
• Adequate auto insurance required.

Outreach Volunteer

Court-Ordered Community Service at the Library

The Library has a limited number of court-ordered volunteer positions available for teens and adults. Fill out the application at right.

Court-Ordered
Community Service