Dakota County Library

General Description

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

• Ages 12 - 18 years old.
• Must be a Dakota County resident.
• We cannot help fulfill hours related to a felony offense or violent misdemeanors.
• We do not accept requests with deadlines that are less than 4 weeks out. We do not accept last minute requests.
• Must be willing to work within our schedule, we will not make special arrangements to satisfy deadlines.

Duties & Responsibilities

Tasks may include but are not limited to:

• Straightening book shelves
• Dusting shelves
• Cleaning toys, children’s books, computer screens and / or keyboards
• Making copies for staff
• Cutting up scrap paper

The volunteer expectations will include the following information over what is included in the traditional volunteer expectations:

• Volunteer hours are limited and determined by each branch.
• The use of a cell phone is not allowed while volunteering within the library.
• At the discretion of the branch volunteer coordinator, a court-ordered volunteer may be dismissed immediately, if a professional level of work is not met, which includes but is not limited to: absence for a scheduled work session without notification and/or inappropriate behavior while volunteering.

Minimum Time Commitment
If you qualify, you can only volunteer 1.5 hours per session and no more than 3-5 hours per week.

Activity Level
Easy - May include light work or walking short distances over relatively level terrain. You will also have to stand the whole shift. Comfortable shoes recommended.

Contact Information

Garrett Zaffke | Community Relations and Volunteer Services Coordinator

Dakota County Communications

1590 Highway 55| Hastings, MN 55033

Direct: (651) 438-4635 | Fax: (651) 438-4405 | Email: garrett.zaffke@co.dakota.mn.us