Volunteer Opportunities

We appreciate your interest to offer your time and abilities to the West Des Moines Public Library this summer! Pick up an application at any of the library's service desks starting on April 1, or download the application to the right. Once completed, please return to a library service desk or email it to wdmlibraryvolunteers@wdm.iowa.gov. 

• Student volunteers should be at least 13 years old and have completed 7^th grade.
• Volunteers should be able to work independently without supervision as well as collaboratively with a team.
• Summer applications will be accepted until all positions have been filled. 
• Potential volunteers will be contacted for an interview and training session, held in May. 
• Volunteer schedules will be sent after volunteer training. 

Please contact wdmlibraryvolunteers@wdm.iowa.gov with any questions. 

Are you looking for a few Silver Cord, Community Service, or other volunteer hours? The Library is looking for volunteers to help with a monthly group service project. We will be performing a variety of tasks. No experience or training necessary! 

• Group Service Project meets the 1^st and 4^th Wednesday during the school year, September through April. 
• For students in 9^th  - 12^th grade.  
• Click starts in August of each year. 

Please contact wdmlibraryvolunteers@wdm.iowa.gov with any questions.

Are you interested in making the library a better place for teens? Then the WDM Library’s TAB is for you!  By becoming a member of TAB you can take a leadership role in your community, give input in teen activities, and help develop the collection of young adult materials at the Library. TAB members also host fundraisers for teen programming at the Library, participate in community activities, help with children's programs at the library and more.  

TAB meets September through May on the 2nd Wednesday of the month from 3:00-4:00 p.m. in our brand-new Teen Center. For more information contact the Youth Services Department (515-222-3405 or youthservices@wdm.iowa.gov). 

Please contact the Library with questions at wdmlibraryvolunteers@wdm.iowa.gov.