Volunteer, Non-Profit & Social Impact

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General library volunteer duties may range from cleaning library materials to maintaining the library facility, including landscaping. In addition, specialized volunteer positions may be available based on library needs.

• Children's Department Volunteer – assists with programs, craft preparation, and other needs.
• Community Events Assistant Volunteer – helps with event registration, outreach booths, craft preparation, and support for library events.
• Special Events Volunteer – assists with setup and breakdown of seating for special events, traffic coordination, serving light snacks, and other related activities.
• Special Events Buddy Volunteer – assists an individual with a disability or other difficulties with attending special library events.
• Technical Services Volunteer – helps with processing incoming library materials and with filling requests from library patrons for materials at other libraries.
• Teen Volunteer – assists with programs, craft preparation, planning teen events, and other needs of the Adult/Teen Services Department at each branch location.

Other volunteer positions may be created and posted as needed.

All volunteers are required to complete an application form. The application determines eligibility, identifies skills, indicates anticipated length of service, and reason for service. All completed applications are kept confidential. The volunteer application will be submitted to the Assistant Director for approval.

Background checks are required for library volunteers 18 years of age or older. The library reserves the right to refuse volunteer service based on the results of a background check.

The minimum age for volunteers is twelve. Volunteers under the age of twelve are permitted if there is constant adult supervision. Volunteers under the age of sixteen must submit a letter of permission from a parent or legal guardian. This letter is required even if the volunteer will have constant adult supervision.

• Family members of employees may volunteer. Family members will be treated the same as any volunteer with all of the same privileges and benefits.
• Former employees who wish to volunteer will need approval from the Administration.
• Individual volunteers completing required service hours for a community or school organization are welcome at the Library. It is the responsibility of the volunteer to keep track of any required paperwork. Reasonable time should be allowed for Library staff to complete required paperwork.
• The Library does not accept volunteers who are completing court-ordered community service hours.