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Hennepin County Library is very proud of its talented and diverse group of volunteers. With the guidance and support of Hennepin County Library staff, over 800 volunteers currently donate their time at all of the 41 libraries, extending the reach of the Library and getting the community involved in reaching library goals. If you are interested in becoming a Hennepin County Library volunteer follow these steps:
1. Check Out Current Opportunities
Volunteer openings are limited. Current and on-going openings are listed below and provide the criteria needed by volunteers: skills, dates, times and training. Most volunteer openings focus on helping with day-to-day library operation or working with children, teens, language-learners and seniors. Positions are also available for individuals with technology experience.
2. Complete a Volunteer Application
If there is a volunteer opening that matches your skills and needs, submit a volunteer application.
3. Register for a Volunteer Orientation
Adults who have applied or want more information before applying, need to register for a volunteer orientation. Teens and court ordered community service volunteers are not required to attend an orientation session.
Upcoming Orientation Sessions for Volunteers:
View and register for an orientation session
Please call 952-847-8539 for information.
| Support Services at Southdale |
| We are in need of several enthusiastic volunteers to assist staff with sorting incoming delivery and help with shelving material. Volunteers are needed Mon-Fri starting at 9:00 a.m. for 2 or 3 hours a day. Applicants need to be able to push loaded book trucks. |
| Adult Basic Education (ABE) Assistants at Central and Franklin libraries |
| Assist ABE instructors in teaching basics of English, reading, and/or math to adults. Training is provided locally. |
| Homework Hub Tutors |
| Work with youth after school on literacy and homework related projects - reading, math, history, language arts and more. Volunteers must have some experience with school age children and commit to working once a week at a homework hub location. Homework Hub is at the following libraries – Augsburg Park, Brookdale, Central, East Lake, Franklin, Hopkins, Hosmer, North Regional and Sumner. Training is provided. A criminal background check is required.
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Teen volunteers are needed to complete a variety of tasks, which may include: helping with programs, creating displays, working with books, working with technology, participating in a Teen Action Group (TAG)*, and more. Positions are available at multiple locations. Please check with your local library.
TAG! You're It
Take the lead in serving your community by becoming a Teen Action Group member. Volunteer at the library in a variety of ways depending on its needs, and gain valuable experience that helps beef up your school and job applications! We're currently recruiting new members for the Brookdale, Brooklyn Park, Maple Grove, and Oxboro libraries. Apply online or at those libraries.
At-Home Delivery Volunteers
Deliver library materials to customers who are confined to their homes. Schedule visits on a regular basis to pick up and deliver materials. Positions are at various suburban and city locations depending on customer need. A criminal background check is required.
Computer Tutors
Assist customers looking for basic computer help using a mouse, learning to type, signing up for e-mail accounts, navigating a website, using Word. Volunteers work on a one-to-one basis with customers at an assigned time in the library. Locations available: Champlin, East Lake, Rockford Road, Rogers and Westonka. Training will be held locally.
Conversation Circle Facilitator
Work with a group of adult ESL students weekly (8-10 week session) who are eager to practice English conversation skills and get to know the services of their local library. A trained volunteer facilitator works with the Circle to keep the conversation relevant and lively. Positions are available in Brooklyn Park and Minneapolis.
Library Materials Volunteers
Assist staff in sorting, shelving checking in, withdrawing and repairing books, CD's, puppets, magazines and newspapers. Varied locations.
If these opportunities do not meet your immediate needs, please check out the many volunteer resources available through Hennepin County and community organizations.
Benefits of Volunteering
 Free Omnitheater Tickets!
Library volunteers and Friends who have worked hours can receive free tickets (limit 2) to the Science Museum's Omnitheater and admission to the Science Museum.
Titanica
Titanica will take you on a giant screen journey to the bottom of the North Atlantic to explore the world's most famous shipwreck. See stunning images of the Titanic as she now lies on the ocean floor contrasted with exquisitely-preserved archival photographs of the ship in all her splendor. Hear moving commentary from Eva Hart who, as a seven-year-old girl, survived the tragic night but lost her father. Titanica is the perfect complement to Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition.
Please note that the ticket includes all exhibits EXCEPT the Titanic Exhibition.
Shows are at 6 p.m.; pick up tickets by 5:45 p.m.
October 29; RSVP by October 22
Call 952.847.8598 for reservations.
Receive verification of your volunteer work and letters of recommendation for school or resumes.
Support one of the top library systems in the nation.
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