Although we are fortunate to be well supported by the residents of Lombard, we are also always appreciative of other kinds of assistance. How can you help?

First, you can join the Friends of the Library and serve on their governing board or committees. The Friends of the Library is a volunteer group that helps the Library in many ways by raising funds and providing direct volunteer assistance. Learn more about The Friends of the Library

You can volunteer for the Library in various ways.

• We are always appreciative of gifts, whether of books or monetary donations. Learn more about Donations and Gifts
• Speaking up for the Library is a powerful way of helping us. Communicating with legislators in Springfield or Washington, or even your neighbors right here in Lombard, helps to further the cause of our Library. Learn more about Library Advocacy
• Finally, consider serving on the Library Board of Trustees. Trustees are elected at large from residents of Lombard, and provide governance of the Library, establish policies, and do strategic planning. Learn more about the Library Trustees

Current Volunteer Opportunities

These are volunteer opportunities the Helen Plum Library has available at this time. Our needs change from time to time, so check back occasionally for other opportunities. When reading through the opportunities, please make note of the CODE for each volunteer position. You will be asked for this CODE on the online volunteer application.

• Stamping date due cards.

  We need someone (or a group of people) who will commit to doing this at 8 a.m. for at least three days a week. It involves sitting at a table and using a rubber stamp. It should be done neatly, so we need someone who is careful and attentive to their work.
  CODE=STAMP




• Cleaning and dusting shelves.

  CODE=CLEAN




• Monitoring movies on Tuesdays from 4:00 to 6:00 in the auditorium.

  This requires someone who has an authoritative presence and can respond well in an emergency.
  CODE=MONITOR




• Serving on an Advisory Committee.

  At this time, we are seeking people to serve on the Policy Committee.
  Click here for more information on the Policy Committee.

  CODE=ADVISORY




• Friends of the Library Officer or Committee Chair.

  Click here to visit the Friends of the Library web page.
  CODE=FRIENDS




• Friends of the Library semi-annual book sale.

  This involves sorting books of donations and withdrawn materials for a few days prior to the March 17-18, 2012, book sale in the basement auditorium.
  CODE=BOOKSALE




• Homebound delivery.

  A person will use his or her own vehicle to deliver and pick up books and other library materials to people who are homebound.
  CODE=HOMEBOUND




• Advocacy.

  We need people who are willing to be advocates for the Library. Typically, this involves either phoning, writing, emailing or visiting in person with our State senators and representatives either locally or in their Springfield offices, or contacting our U.S. senators and congresspeople either locally or in Washington, D.C. Click here for more information.
  CODE=ADVOCACY