Welcome! We’re happy that you’re considering volunteering to serve our community.
The Barrington Area Library provides a variety of service opportunities, available to teens and adults, with differing skill levels. We offer one-time volunteer programs, or ongoing volunteer opportunities, such as:
- supporting special events such as BALibrary Fandom Fest, Summer Kickoff, and Snow Ball;
- assisting with our summer reading program;
- digitizing our local history collection;
- sorting and packaging of seeds for the Seed Library;
- and more, depending on the Library’s needs!
Anyone interested in volunteering must complete a Volunteer Application. Volunteer applicants 18 years of age and older must consent to a criminal background check to be considered for volunteer participation.
While we accept volunteer applications from students who are 14-17 years of age, not all volunteer opportunities are available to those under 18 years of age. All applicants under 18 years of age must have a parent/guardian signature of approval on the application.
Once the application and background check (for those 18 years and older) are processed, individuals are eligible to volunteer and contact information is added to our volunteer database. While we try to place as many volunteers as possible, depending on the needs of the Library, we cannot guarantee volunteer opportunities.
Current Volunteer Opportunities:
Summer Reading Kickoff Event!
Saturday, May 30, 10 AM - 2 PM
Join us as we launch the Barrington Area Library’s Summer Reading program with a fun-filled day of games, music, crafts, and excitement for all ages! Activities will take place both inside and outside the Library (weather permitting). Volunteers will have the opportunity to help run games and activity stations, assist with craft projects, manage lines to keep everything moving smoothly, and hand out refreshing ice pops to attendees.
The following volunteer shifts are available:
🕒 2.5 hour shifts:
9:30 AM – 12 PM
11:30 AM – 2 PM
🕒 4.5 hour shifts:
9:30 AM – 2 PM
Whether you’re available for just a couple of hours or the whole event, we’d love to have your help. Interested? Please download our volunteer application and then email it to volunteer@balibrary.org. Volunteers should arrive 15 minutes before their shift for a brief overview of their tasks and assignments for the day.
Open Application:
If there are no current volunteer opportunities, you can still submit a Volunteer Application (PDF) to be considered for a future opportunity. Your completed application will be considered once volunteer opportunities become available.
Please email your completed application to volunteer@balibrary.org, or you can mail your completed application to:
Julie Ary, HR Manager
Barrington Area Library
505 N. Northwest Hwy.
Barrington, IL 60010
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If you have any questions regarding the volunteer program, please contact Julie Ary, HR Manager, at jary@balibrary.org. Learn more by downloading our Volunteer Handbook. Volunteers play a significant role in enriching the programming and services offered at the Library.
We appreciate your willingness to donate your time and talent to help us serve the community!