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City of Appleton, WI

City of Appleton, WI is hiring: LIbrary Volunteer in Appleton

City of Appleton, WI, Appleton, WI, United States, 54914


Salary: $0.00 Hourly

Location : Appleton, WI

Job Type: Volunteer

Job Number: 001

Department: Library Volunteer

Opening Date: 12/18/2024

Closing Date: 2/3/2025 11:59 PM Central

Job Description

  • The library welcomes volunteer help! See the list below for what our current highest priority needs are.
  • If you have any questions, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator at cholz@apl.org.
Examples of Duties

Tour Guide
  • Greet and welcome tour groups upon their arrival at the Library.
  • Facilitate library tours of approximately 1 - 1 1/2 hours in length.
  • Answer general questions about Appleton Public Library's programs and services
Greeter:
  • Welcome library patrons as they arrive and wish them a nice day as they leave.
  • Answer simple direction-related questions.
  • R patrons to various areas of the library depending on the patron's need
Teen Gaming Program Assistant:
  • Supervising teen gaming station; interacting with young adults.
  • Assisting with setup, takedown, storage of devices.
  • Agility at learning new games; instructing young adults.
  • Reliable attendance.
Coworking Space Guide
  • Welcome remote workers, entrepreneurs and students interested in using the space for work time, meetings, interviews
  • Provide orientation information including: library resources and services, procedures about reserving study rooms and use of technology
Materials Management Volunteers: (Training will be provided in one or more of the following):
  • Shelf readingchecking sections of shelves to make sure they're in order
  • Straightening books and media on shelves so patrons can find them more easily
  • Ordering materials on a cart
Local History Project Assistant
  • Note facts on a data sheet while reviewing historical Post Crescent issues on microfilm
  • Assist with an obituary checking project
  • Collect information from plat maps and enter it into a database
Typical Qualifications
  • Friendliness and respect toward people from diverse backgrounds, cultures and abilities
  • Ability to generally work regular shifts during a month.
  • Be able to communicate with staff supervisor if conflict comes up in schedule.
  • Other qualifications, according to each volunteer position, will be discussed during interview with volunteer coordinator.

Supplemental Information

Please allow two weeks for the application process.

All volunteer positions are unpaid and non-benefited.

01

For purposes of conducting a background, please list your legal name (first, middle initial, last) and ALL former names (maiden, etc.)

02

For purposes of conducting a background check, please list your birth date (month/day/year).

03

Have you lived out of state within the last 10 years? If yes, for purposes of a background check, please list the out of state addresses & your social security number. If you prefer not to give the number online, you may provide it during the meeting with the Volunteer Coordinator.

04

For purposes of conducting a background check, please list your driver's license number. If you do not have a driver's license, please list N/A.

05

Please list the highest grade of schooling you have completed.

06

I am interested in the following volunteer opportunities in the Appleton Public Library (note: position availability is subject to current library needs):
  • Shelving/Adopt a Shelf
  • Straightening/clean up shelves
  • Media Repair (CD, DVD)
  • Greeting patrons & answering directional questions
  • Assistance with programs (adult, teen, children's)
  • Delivery of library materials to the homebound
  • Computer Assistant
  • Summer library reading programs (June - August)
  • Special clerical projects (Local history research on microfilm)
  • Used Book Sale (November, May)
  • Room host for movies & presentations


07

Your Skills (please check all that apply):
  • Computers/Software
  • Copy Machines
  • Filing
  • Research
  • Sign Language
  • Customer Service
  • Tutoring or teaching
  • Administrative or office work


08

Can you speak a foreign language?
  • Yes
  • No


09

If yes, list all (if no, list "n/a") :

10

Is this a service project for school, college or a youth group?
  • Yes
  • No


11

If yes, by what date (if no, list "n/a"):

12

Is this court ordered or recommended service?
  • Yes
  • No


13

If yes, please list number of hours (if no, list "n/a"):

14

If yes, by what date (if no, list "n/a"):

15

I am available the following days:
  • Monday
  • Tuesday
  • Wednesday
  • Thursday
  • Friday
  • Saturday
  • Sunday


16

I would preferred to be scheduled:
  • Mornings
  • Afternoons
  • Evenings


17

Number of hours per week I would like to work:

18

Please list the name of your current employer or if not employed, list "n/a."

19

Please list name, relationship and phone number of 2 references (employer, volunteer or school experience) you give us permission to contact:

20

I certify that all information I have provided is correct. I understand that falsification of information, or omissions from this application may result in disqualification or removal from a volunteer position. I understand that the information provided will be used to conduct a criminal background check.
  • Yes
  • No


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