Our History
In August 1979 the Volunteer Program at the Arlington Heights Memorial Library
began with eight volunteers. Now, over 29 years later, the program is still growing with 200 volunteers who donate more
than 25,000 hours of service annually. Volunteers work in the main library, the Reading Room, and the Computer Room at the Arlington Heights Senior Center, and as book sale sorters
for the Friends of the Library.
Volunteers play a vital role at the Arlington Heights Memorial Library. They
generously donate their time, talents, and skills to assist staff members in
providing top-quality service to our patrons.
To find out more about our great volunteers and their work, click on the VIVA graphic below.
Who are our volunteers? Our volunteers are people of all ages, many cultures and varied experience and backgrounds — people who
support the mission of the Arlington
Heights Memorial Library and want to lend a hand.
Volunteer application Pick up a volunteer application at the library's Reception Desk on the
second level, or get an application online
in PDF format. You can print it out and return it to the
Reception Desk, or fax it to 847-506-2650, Attn: Volunteer Coordinator. For
additional information, contact the volunteer office at 847-870-3784.
Volunteer placement Volunteers are placed in jobs best suited to their skills, interests, and
availability. Volunteer selection is based on qualifications of applicants and
the needs of the library at any given time.
Some examples of volunteer positions include: Perform clerical tasks and word processing Teach computer classes for seniors Assist patrons with genealogy research Process new books Help patrons at service desks Assist with interlibrary loans and reserves
