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Dakota County Library
*Court-Ordered Volunteer Opportunities
This program is only for individuals who need to perform court-ordered community service hours. Please be aware that any other opportunity within the county library is not eligible for court-ordered community service hours unless otherwise noted.
Minimum Qualifications
- 12-18 years old.
- Must be a current resident of Dakota County.
- Must be willing to work within our schedule, we will not make special arrangements to satisfy deadlines.
- We do not take applicant requests with deadlines less than 4 weeks out. We do not accept last minute requests.
- We cannot help fulfill hours related to a felony offense or violent misdemeanors.
Burnhaven Library, Burnsville
Address
1101 W County Road 42
Burnsville, MN 55306
Phone
952-891-0300
Regular Hours
Monday–Thursday: 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Friday–Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Closed on holidays
Farmington Library, Farmington
Address
508 Third St.
Farmington, MN 55024
Phone
651-438-0250
Regular Hours
Monday–Wednesday: Noon - 8:00 p.m.
Thursday–Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: Closed
Closed on holidays
Galaxie Library, Apple Valley
Address
14955 Galaxie Ave.
Apple Valley, MN 55124
Phone
952-891-7045
Hours
Monday–Thursday: 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Friday and Saturday: 9:00 a.m.– 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Closed on holidays
Heritage Library, Lakeville
Address
20085 Heritage Dr
Lakeville, MN 55044
Phone
952-891-0360
Regular Hours
Monday–Thursday: 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Friday and Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Closed on holidays
Inver Glen Library, Inver Grove Heights
Address
8098 Blaine Ave
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
Phone
651-554-6840
Regular Hours
Monday–Wednesday: Noon – 8:00 p.m.
Thursday–Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: Closed
Closed on holidays
Kaposia Library, South St. Paul
Address
131 Seventh Ave. N
South St. Paul, MN 55075
Phone
651-480-0900
Regular Hours
Monday–Thursday: noon - 8:00 p.m.
Friday and Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: Closed
Closed on holidays
Pleasant Hill Library, Hastings
Address
1490 South Frontage Rd.
Hastings, MN 55033
Phone
651-438-0200
Regular Hours
Monday–Thursday: 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Friday and Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Closed on holidays
Robert Trail Library, Rosemount
Address
14395 S. Robert Trail
Rosemount, MN 55068
Phone
651-480-1200
Regular Hours
Monday–Thursday: 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Friday and Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Closed on holidays.
Wentworth Library, West St. Paul
Address
199 East Wentworth Ave
West St. Paul, MN 55118
Phone
651-554-6800
Regular Hours
Monday–Thursday: 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Friday and Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Closed on holidays.
Wescott Library, Eagan
Address
1340 Wescott Road
Eagan MN 55123-1029
Phone
651-450-2900
Regular Hours
Monday–Thursday: 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Friday and Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Closed on holidays
Dakota County Social Services
Social Services Internship Opportunities
Dakota County Social Services Internship Program
The Dakota County Department of Social Services provides a broad range of programs and services that enhance the well-being of individuals and families in the community. We offer a limited number of internships for associates, undergraduate and graduate degree students looking to fulfill academic degree requirements.
General Process
- Submission of an online application through Better Impact.
- An email request will be sent out requesting a resume and cover letter to add to applicant's file.
- County staff will review all potential applicant submissions.
- A brief interview conducted by county staff to top applicants for final selection and position offers.
- A background check will be sent out for completion to selected applicants.
- If necessary, a written agreement between Dakota County and the college or university prior to acceptance will be drafted and sent.
- If necessary, a meeting between the school contact and intern supervisor prior to start date will be scheduled.
2025 Schedule
See below for available opportunities.
Social Services Internship Opportunities: Administrative Operations Quality Assurance (AOQA)
Administrative Operations Quality Assurance (AOQA) offers administrative, operational and systems support to all programs and services working with various county customers including our clients, employees, and providers/vendors. AOQA helps mobilize each unit’s vision and helps integrate them together within the department and organization and has a presence in all aspects of daily work.
Areas of study may include:
- Digital & Print Media Support
- Project Management
- Communications
- Business Administration
- Computer Science
Positions are primarily out of the Western Service Center (14955 Galaxie Avenue, Apple Valley, MN 55124). Locations may also include field work as well as remote work and is dependent on the specific internship.
Social Services Internship Opportunities: Community Living Services
Community Living Services provides information and support to people living in Dakota County who are older adults or to individuals that have a disability. The vision of Community Living Services is to partner with people and communities to promote equity, self-determination and belonging.
Areas of study may include:
- Working with current case managers and assessors in program enrollment support
- Provision of administrative supports
- Assuming case management role to support people in the community
Positions are primarily out of the Northern Service Center in West St. Paul (1 Mendota Road West, West St. Paul, MN 55118). Locations may also include field work as well as remote work and is dependent on the specific internship.