Volunteer

Thank you for your interest in volunteering at the Iowa City Public Library! We greatly appreciate our volunteers for their invaluable contributions to the Library.

If you're interested in volunteering, here are a few important details:

  • Volunteers must be at least 12 years old.
  • We ask for a minimum commitment of 20 hours over a three-month period for our volunteers.
  • To ensure a safe environment, all volunteers receive a background check before starting. Applications may take a few weeks to fully process.
  • We're committed to supporting the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities who are interested in volunteering.

To apply, complete the application below.

For questions, contact the Volunteer Assistant by calling (319) 887-6072 or emailing volunteer@icpl.org.

This department is looking for volunteers:

  • Community and Access Services

Volunteer application

Name

Birthday

Contact information

Availability and interest

Rank your level of interest in each department

Rank your interest level by department.

Children's Services volunteer spots are full.

Development/ICPL Friends Foundation volunteer spots are full.

Teen Services volunteer spots are full.

School or community service requirements