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Photograph of Des Plaines Public Library volunteers at their annual appreciation party Be a volunteer

Thank you for your interest in volunteering at the Library. Please read through the following, important information:
The following positions are currently available:
  • CALLER FOR HOLDS
    • Description: Volunteer calls patrons for materials they have placed on hold and uses the computer to type-up and print out the name of the patron and pickup date on a hold wrapper. Volunteer also arranges the materials alphabetically on a cart by the last name on the hold wrapper.
    • Skills Needed: Pleasant telephone voice. Good communication skills. Accurate typing and alphabetizing skills.
    • Reports To: Circulation Services
    • Hours Per Day/Week: Monday afternoons 1-3 p.m. or Tuesday mornings 11-2 p.m.
    • Assignment Period: ongoing
    • Number of positions available: Two
    • Notes: None
  • PICKLIST VOLUNTEER
    • Description: Volunteer takes a prepared list of materials that patrons have put on hold and goes up to the appropriate floor to collect the materials.
    • Skills Needed: Excellent vision, mobility to walk around the floor, strength to push a cart for the collected materials, and the ability to work by yourself.
    • Reports To: Circulation Services
    • Hours Per Day/Week: Tuesdays or Thursdays 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
    • Assignment Period: ongoing
    • Number of positions available: Two
    • Notes: None
  • HOMEBOUND DELIVERY
    • Description: These volunteers deliver materials to our homebound patrons and deposit collections at various institutions
    • Skills Needed: Good social and communication skills. Ability to lift 25 pounds. Must provide own transportation
    • Reports To: Adult Services
    • Hours Per Day/Week: Varies
    • Assignment Period: ongoing
    • Number of positions available: one position, but it may be shared
    • Notes: Must provide own transportation
 
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