Volunteer Information
Share a few hours a week volunteering at the Niles-Maine District Library.
Assist library staff members at programs and events, work with children in KidSpace, and more. See what goes behind the scenes at the Library, get to know staff and patrons and give back to the community.
Active adult, teen, and kid volunteers may visit VicNet to sign in!
Adult Volunteers
If you are a new adult volunteer, please complete the new adult volunteer application. All adult volunteers must be 19-years or older, submit to a background check, and participate in an interview.
For other volunteer opportunities in the community, please go to volunteermatch.org, opens a new window
Teen Volunteers
If you’re interested in volunteering, complete the Volunteer Interest Form.
Teen Volunteer Opportunities
Garden Helpers
Meet up once a month to tend to Samer’s Memorial Garden. Earn 1 volunteer hour for participating. Check our online calendar for dates.
Homework Help
If you are a teen in grades 9-12 who has previous experience as a tutor or would like to begin your tutoring journey, you can volunteer on Thursdays from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the KidSpace Program Room helping kids K-7 with their homework. Please complete this form if you are interested.
Inclusive Crafting
Gather to craft inclusive additions to the Teen Underground, a safe space for teens in our community. Earn 2 volunteer hours for participating. Supplies provided. Check our online calendar for dates.
Little Free Pantry Donation
Help give back to our community by keeping our Little Free Pantry in the Vestibule stocked. Go shopping for non-perishable goods and toiletries and bring in your donations to the Teen Underground to receive two volunteer hours for one plastic grocery bag worth of goods. Please email to coordinate your drop off time.
Social Justice Reading Club
Each month read and answer questions related to a pre-chosen YA book about a social justice issue. Teens must submit their answers to that month’s discussion questions by the 28th of each month. Information provided after registration. Check our online calendar for dates.
Teen Advisory Board
Gather together in the Teen Underground to help plan programs, create displays, and advocate for teens in the community. Earn service hours while having fun. Check our online calendar for dates.
Get Updates on Teen Volunteer Opportunities!
Teens in grade 7-12 who would like to help out with programs or keep the Teen Underground neat ‘n tidy, please complete this form, opens a new window. Contact Teen Librarians at 847-663-6490 or email for more information.
Kid Volunteers
If you are a in grades 6-12 we need your help on the first Saturday from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. and fourth Sunday from 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. of every month from September to May. Volunteers will complete assigned tasks in the KidSpace under the supervision of our librarians.
Please register on the library’s calendar or call the department at 847-663-6622. If you are interested in being a Summer Reading Club volunteer, start looking for those details in May.
Questions?
Email Adult Services for adults, Teen Services for teens, and KidSpace for kids.