Adult Volunteers & Volunteens

• Adult Volunteers (18+ yrs.) and Volunteens (13-17 yrs.) perform a variety of tasks at the Library. Below are a few of those tasks. All volunteers must apply and consent to a background check. Volunteens (13-17 yrs.) perform a variety of tasks (except as an Outreach Assistant) at the Library, which are described below with. Below are a few of those tasks. Hours committed to the library count toward the Silver Cord with the Union Community School District.

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Activity Preparation Assistant

• Help assemble materials for Library programs and outreach visits

• Primary duties include attention to detail, ability to work independently, and manual dexterity

• Ability to work a minimum of a one-hour shift is required, and working a two-hour shift his highly desirable

 

Collection Maintenance Assistant

• Perform cleaning and organization of materials on shelves

• Assist with filing

• Clean other collections and office material

• Primary duties include an ability to read small print, attention to detail, ability to work independently, ability to bend, ability to push a full cart of books, and knowledge of library systems

• Ability to work a minimum of a one-hour shift is required, and working a two-hour shift his highly desirable

 

Outreach Assistant

• Assemble and bundle Library material bing prepared for transportation

• Primary duties include attention to detail, ability to work independently, and ability to carry bags/boxes of books weighing up to 25 pounds

• Ability to work a minimum of a one-hour shift is required, and working a two-hour shift his highly desirable

• Volunteers performing this task must be at least 18 years old and are expected to respect patron privacy, confidentiality, and wellbeing

 

Program and Events Assistant

• Greet program attendees by asking as a representative of the Library

• Collect attendance statistics

• Assist with last-minute preparations

• Primary duties include attention to detail, dependability, congenial and cheerful attitude, ability to stand for long-periods of time, and manual dexterity

• Ability to work a minimum of a one-hour shift is required, and working a two-hour shift his highly desirable

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Any volunteer must submit an application (see below) and either return it to the circulation desk or email it to info@lpcpubliclibrary.org. As tasks are prepared, registered volunteers will be contacted via email or phone.