LIbrary Volunteer

Salary:

$0.00 Hourly Location :

Appleton, WI Job Type:

Volunteer Job Number:

001 Department:

Library Volunteer Opening Date:

12/18/2024 Closing Date:

2/28/2025 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, Colleen H at cholz@apl.org. Examples of Duties

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. Zoom Assistant--hybrid program

Bring chat questions to the attention of the librarian Monitor the Zoom meeting, let librarian know if presentation not showing 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 Materials Management Volunteers:

(Training will be provided in one or more of the following): Tidying shelves in sections so patrons can find items more easily Ordering materials on a cart 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/cart ordering Straightening/clean up shelves Teen gaming assistant Greeting patrons & answering directional questions Assistance with programs (adult, teen, children's) Delivery of library materials to the homebound Technology help/Coworking space guide Summer library reading programs (June - August) Local history research, assistance with local history programs Book sale help Room host for movies & presentations

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Your Skills (please check all that apply):

Computers/Software Copy Machines Filing Research Sign Language Customer Service Tutoring or teaching Administrative or office work

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Can you speak a foreign language?

Yes No

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If yes, list all (if no, list "n/a") : 10

Is this a service project for school, college or a youth group?

Yes No

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If yes, by what date (if no, list "n/a"): 12

Is this court ordered or recommended service?

Yes No

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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

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I would preferred to be scheduled:

Mornings Afternoons Evenings

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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

Required Question