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Adult Volunteers and Community Service [1]

In the past year, volunteers contributed over 1,100 hours to literacy programs, special projects, administrative support and beautification of the library. Please review the current opportunities available to adults (18 years or older):

  • General Volunteering

If you would like to help us with small projects as they arise, events like Fairy Tale Ball, or our ongoing Gardening Club.  Some projects could even be done from home.  If you have a suggestion for a new volunteer project, program or venture, please let us know.

  • Adult Literacy & English as a Second Language (ESL)

If you are interested in assisting with adult learning groups. Prior experience with adult learners is preferred, but training and observation opportunities are available. 

  • Computer Tutoring for Small Groups

If you are interested in teaching basic computer skills to small groups of adults and seniors.  We currently have classes scheduled for Tuesday evenings from 7-8:30 and Wednesday / Thursday mornings from 10-11:30. You may elect to teach as many or as few classes as you would like.

  • Homework Help

If you are interested in volunteering as a tutor for K-8 students.  Volunteer hours are available Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30-6:00 p.m.  Adult volunteers must pass a background check prior to service.

  • Community Service Opportunities

If you are looking to complete hours for court-ordered community service.  Must be 18 years or older and not currently enrolled in high school.  Please note: we offer a maximum of 2 hours per day.  Please consider this and your completion date with the court before contacting us.

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Berwyn Public Library
2701 South Harlem Ave
Berwyn, IL 60402
 
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