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. If you need to complete court-ordered community service hours, please go to the “Additional Opportunities” section on this page.

Current Opportunities

English as a Second Language Tutor

Are you patient, welcoming and looking for a meaningful way to connect with others in our community? Do you want the flexibility to volunteer when it is convenient for you? If so, please consider volunteering as an English as a Second Language (ESL) tutor.

ESL tutors meet one-on-one with an adult learner to help them improve their conversational English skills. Our greatest need is for tutors who are available weekday evenings after 5 p.m. or Saturday mornings. Each tutoring session is one hour and is scheduled based on mutual tutor and learner availability. Volunteers do not need to speak another language or have prior teaching experience.

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iOS/Apple or Android Class Coach

Do you enjoy working with technology and helping others learn? If so, then please consider volunteering to become a Class Coach for iOS/Apple mobile device classes at the library's Arlington Heights Senior Center location.

Classes are small by design with only 4-6 students who range in ability from first-ever smartphone users to current users who want to learn more. Coaches assist the instructor with lessons from standard materials developed by library staff on iOS/Apple mobile devices. Classes are offered on weekdays from either 9–11 a.m. or 2–4 p.m.; the exact dates are determined by instructor and coach availability.

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iOS/Apple or Android Class Instructor

Do you want to empower others through technology? Are you ready to step into a rewarding leadership role? If so, then please consider volunteering to become a Class Instructor for iOS/Apple or Android mobile device classes at the library's Arlington Heights Senior Center location.

Classes are small by design with only 4-6 students who range in ability from first-ever smartphone users to current users who want to learn more. Instructors set up and manage the classroom while delivering the course with lessons from standard materials developed by library staff. Classes are offered on weekdays from either 9–11 a.m. or 2–4 p.m.; the exact dates are determined by instructor and coach availability. 

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Tween Volunteers

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 applications closed on April 30, 2026.

For teens entering grades 7-12. For Arlington Heights residents only.

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)

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