Dakota County Library

General Description 

Lead with other teens in your community to help shape library programs and services. Use your talents and skills to help prepare for special events, make suggestions for books, programs and spaces, and represent the Dakota County Library in the community. 

Date/Time 

Second Monday of the month 

4:30 - 6:00 p.m.  

Location 

Wentworth Library 

199 Wentworth Ave E. 

West St. Paul, MN 55118  

Duties & Responsibilities 

• Participate in guided conversations in person about library services and the needs/interests of the community; offer input and contribute to plans for action. 

• Assist library staff before and at special events and activities, both in the library and in the local community. 

• Learn about Dakota County Library and positively advocate for it in your community. 

Minimum Qualifications 

• Volunteers must be ages 13 through 18. 

• Must be able to get to and from in-person event locations. 

• Teens and their parent or guardian must read and agree to the volunteer waiver and parental/guardian release forms. 

Minimum Time Commitment 

• Ability to attend regular meetings at 4:30 - 6:00 p.m., second Mondays of each month. 

• Occasional additional hours at special events as needed. 
• This activity occurs Monday, Oct. 12, 2026 through Monday, May 10, 2027. 

Qualifications Required 

• Signed Volunteer Waiver Must be at least Yes 

• Accepted Data Privacy Notice - Tennessen Notice Must be Yes 
• Parent/Guardian Consent Must be Verified 

Activity Level 

Mild - May include walking short distances over relatively level terrain. Periods of standing or sitting will be required. Comfortable shoes recommended. 

Required Training 

Volunteers will receive basic training at the beginning of the program. 

Contact Information 

Ashley Lopez 

Dakota County Library - Wentworth Library 

Email: AshleyE.Lopez@CO.DAKOTA.MN.US 

Phone: 651-554-6815