Interested in volunteering at the Library? Sign up at the
Dakota County Volunteer website.
Once you've started to volunteer, you can track your hours using the
myVolunteerPage Timeclock.
Homework Help
Become a Homework Help Volunteer. Work one-on-one with students in grades K–12, assisting with homework assignments in any subject.
Burnhaven
Sept. 24, 2025–May 20, 2026
Wednesdays, 5–7 p.m.
Closed on Wednesday, Dec. 24 & 31
Apply to volunteer at Burnhaven Library
Galaxie
Sept. 23, 2025–May 19, 2026
Tuesdays, 5–7 p.m.
Closed on Tuesday, Nov. 11
Apply to volunteer a Galaxie Library
Teen Advisory Groups
Lead with other teens in your community to help shape library events and services by joining one of our library Teen Advisory Groups. Use your talents and skills to represent the library, help prepare for special events, and make suggestions for books, events and spaces.
Find out more about Teen Advisory Groups.
Summer Discovery Volunteens
Support Dakota County Library by participating in the Volunteen Program. Teens ages 13–18 are invited to volunteer with the library to assist with library programs and events, encourage participation in the Summer Discovery youth program and help keep the library a tidy and welcoming space. Find out more about Summer Discovery Volunteens.
iLAB Volunteer Mentor
Share specialized skills related to one or more pieces of Maker equipment or software used in the iLAB such as quilting, sound mixing or graphic design.
To sign up, go to the Dakota County Volunteer website.
Library Experience Support Volunteer
Help with projects and tasks that support the overall mission and success of the library. Tasks may include, but are not limited to, checking accuracy of shelves, cleaning AV material, cleaning picture book bins, dusting, watering plants, shredding paper and preparing supplies for library events.
To sign up, go to the Dakota County Volunteer website.
Community Service Volunteer
This program is only for individuals who need to perform court-ordered community service hours, live in Dakota County and are 12-18 years of age.
If you qualify, you can only volunteer 1.5 hours per session and no more than 3-5 hours per week.
Applications take 3-5 business days to process. Hours can only be completed at any library branch.
To sign up, go to the
Dakota County Volunteer website.