Volunteer
The library offers a variety of volunteer opportunities for adults, teens and tweens.
Current Volunteers
Current volunteers can review their schedule or submit service hours by logging in to the Volunteer Information Center.
Adult Volunteers
Adult volunteers work in various roles around the library. If you are interested in volunteering, please complete the volunteer application.
Current Opportunities
Current Opportunities
English as a Second Language Tutor
Weekday Evenings or Saturday Mornings
Do you have personal or professional experience with individuals who are learning to speak English? Are you kind and patient with those around you that ask questions? Are you available on evenings and/or Saturday mornings?
We are currently looking for English as a Second Language (ESL) Tutors to meet with our wonderful students to assist towards improving their conversational skills. Tutors usually meet with 1 or 2 students per week. Each tutoring session is typically 1 hour and is scheduled based on mutual tutor/volunteer availability. The ESL & Literacy Services Office is open Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-8 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m-1 p.m. Our greatest need is for tutors who are available weekday evenings or Saturdays.
Tween Volunteers
Tween Advisory Group (Grades 4–6)
Tween Advisory Group (Grades 4–6)
Join the Tween Advisory Group (TAG), the library’s volunteer group for grades 4–6. Work on projects to help the library and community. The group meets one Friday per month from September through May. Check the library’s online calendar for upcoming meeting dates.
Teen Volunteers
Summer Volunteer Squad (Grades 7–12)
Summer Volunteer Squad (Grades 7–12)
Summer volunteer applications will open from April 1-April 30! Summer 2026 Squad information can be found here.
For teens entering grades 7-12. For Arlington Heights residents only.
Middle School Volunteer Panel (Grades 7–8)
Middle School Volunteer Panel (Grades 7–8)
Join the Middle School Volunteer Panel (MVP), the library’s volunteer group for grades 7–8. Meet monthly during the school year over snacks to complete service projects, come up with program ideas and more. Check the library’s online calendar for upcoming meeting dates.
New members can sign up here.
Questions? Email teenlibrarian@ahml.info.
Teen Advisory Board (Grades 9–12)
Teen Advisory Board (Grades 9–12)
The Teen Advisory Board (TAB) meets monthly to complete service projects and brainstorm ideas to improve library services for teens. Check the library’s online calendar for upcoming meeting dates.
New members can sign up here.
Questions? Email teenlibrarian@ahml.info.
Additional Opportunities
Court-Ordered Community Service
Court-Ordered Community Service
The library offers adults and teens the opportunity to fulfill court-ordered community service hours. Please submit the appropriate volunteer application:
Please note, inquiries should be submitted at least six weeks prior to your next court date.