Volunteer

These positions are open to residents 16 years old and up.

Homebound Delivery Services Volunteers

 

Location: Main Library
Date/time:   Thursday mornings or afternoons
Duration: Ongoing

Help us deliver library materials to homebound patrons.  Deliveries will be made twice a month on Thursdays.  Volunteers must possess a valid driver's license, insurance and be able to use their own vehicle to make deliveries.  Must have the ability to push/pull up to 50 pounds and lift and carry up to 20 pounds.

 

Homebound Services - Main Library

 

Location: Main Library
Date/time:   First and Third Tuesday of the month, 10a-12noon
Duration: Ongoing

Help us pull and organize library materials so they are ready for our homebound deliveries.  Must have the ability to push/pull up to 50 pounds and lift and carry up to 20 pounds.

 

Circulation Volunteers (2 Opportunities)

 

Location: Main Library
Date/time:   Tuesday evenings 5-9p; Thursday evenings 5-9p.
Duration: Ongoing or Short Term

Assist the Circulation Department by shelving holds, casing cd's and dvd's, and assisting staff with other tasks as necessary.  Volunteer must commit to volunteering two hours each week.  This opportunity requires reaching, bending, squatting, and kneeling to complete the tasks.  Three opportunities available.  Volunteer must pass a short Circulation quiz in order to be placed as a Circulation Volunteer.  Short term volunteers may apply for these opportunities.    

 

Technical Services Opening Volunteer (3 Opportunities) 

Location: Main Library
Date/time: Wednesdays, Thursdays or Fridays 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Duration: Ongoing or Short Term

We have three opportunities to help our Technical Services department open and sort packages of new items.  Remove shrink wrap from audiovisual materials, unbox new books and place items in order on a book cart.  Must have the ability to push/pull up to 50 pounds and lift and carry up to 20 pounds.  Short term volunteers may apply for these opportunities.   

 

Technical Services Book Nook Volunteer 

Location: Main Library
Date/time: Mondays 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Duration: Ongoing or Short Term

Help our Technical Services department stock and organize our ongoing book sale in the Book Nook.  Move items from donations and discards to the Book Nook shelves.  Front and straighten items on the shelves.  Remove long standing items from the Book Nook.  Must have the ability to push/pull up to 50 pounds and lift and carry up to 20 pounds.  Short term volunteers may apply for this opportunity.

 

Short term volunteer opportunities are available for students interested in volunteering to fulfill school requirements. Please check Opportunities for Adults for those marked Short Term.