Volunteer Information
Emergency Contact Information:
Are you currently a Friends member? Yes No
1) Do you have special talents, hobbies, skills or training that you like to use as a library volunteer?
2) At which library branch would you prefer to do your volunteer work?
(first choice)
(second choice)
(third choice)
3) What days and times are you available to volunteer?
4) How often would you like to volunteer?
Regularly, hours per week
Periodically on an "on-call" basis
Work on a one-time or short-term project
5) Do you speak or understand a language other than English, and would you assist a non-English-speaking patron?
Yes No
Language
6) Which of the volunteer opportunities listed below would you enjoy participating in? (Check all that apply.)
Library Staff Support
Mend and cover books
Shelve books
Index and clip newspapers for local history
Update office and/or pamphlet files
Work Independently
Create/maintain displays and bulletin boards
Make signs, posters, and other artwork
Care for plants
Present programs to service clubs and organizations
Provide books to the homebound
Pick up and deliver donated books
Work at Home
Type letters, forms, etc.
Write advocacy letters
Make phone calls
Work on Friends' Events/Activities
Work on computer (data entry, etc.)
Help with bulk mailings
Work on special events
Set up/clean up for book sales and other events
Work with Public
Read stories (experience required)
Staff the Friends' Library Store
Raise funds for special events
Other opportunities are also available. A list of the most urgent needs is
posted here on the volunteer information page, in the Friends office, and at each library branch.
7) If you have additional ideas about how you would might work as a Friends volunteer, please note them here.
