Take the lead in hosting a book club discussion group held every other month for one year. Identify engaging and diverse books based on a selected theme, genre, or topic of interest, in collaboration with a branch librarian. Select meeting dates in collaboration with library staff. Set up and break down the discussion space. Help […]
Volunteer
Building Caregiver
Clean smudges from tables, walls, windows, doors, and other surfaces. Refresh toys in the children’s area. Pick up litter on floors and shelving units. Dust shelves and mobile shelving tops. Water plants. Straighten furniture. Wipe down books, DVDs, CDs, and toys. Box items for recycling or disposal. Break down and stack boxes for recycling. Qualifications: […]
Collection Care Assistant
Shelve returning bestsellers, DVDs, and games. Straighten shelves. Fill displays. Check returned DVD sets and other audio-visuals to make sure all pieces are in the package and in good shape. Refresh DVDs using a buffing machine. Unpack incoming new materials and check packing slips against invoices. Check in the items using the library’s catalog software […]
Community Ambassador
Share information about the library at places you know or reach out and make new contacts using lists provided by the library. Drop off library promotional materials to local businesses, government offices, and non-profits. Input information about library programs into local online media calendars. Make phone calls to organizations to find out if they would […]
Greeter
Help people find their way around the library. Greet them as they enter. Direct them to the area of the library or resource they are seeking, referring questions to staff as needed. Answer questions about the building and current programs or activities. Help people use the self-check machines and look up items in the catalog. […]
Grounds Caregiver
Water and trim plants and shrubs. Weed and apply mulch. Rake leaves. Sweep sidewalks. Pick up litter. Fill outside fountains and remove debris. The Grounds Caregiver works outdoors seasonally from early spring to late fall. Qualifications: Enjoys independent work and hands-on activities. Physical strength. Manual dexterity. Knowledge of gardening and garden tools. Physical Demands: Frequently […]
Holds Processor
Using lists provided by the library, find materials on the shelves that customers have requested. Pull materials from the shelves. Shelve materials for pickup. Clear shelves of expired holds. Physical Demands: Occasionally lift boxes up to 25 lbs. and push carts up to 75 lbs. Frequently bend, stoop, crouch, and reach above and below shoulders. […]
Movie Matinee Leader
Take the lead in hosting a movie matinee for adults held every week for one year. Identify engaging and diverse movies based on a selected theme, genre, or topic of interest, in collaboration with a branch librarian. Set up and break down the movie space. Greet participants. Help library staff to promote group by dropping […]
Penn’s Little Village Volunteer
Greet families with a smile and a ‘hello!’ and serve as a friendly face in the neighborhood. Gently remind people of the town rules, assist staff in keeping the buildings clean and tidy, and be a positive and engaging presence in Penn’s Little Village. Physical Demands: Occasionally lift up to 20 lbs. Continuously stand and walk […]
Shelf Organizer
Empty and sort materials from indoor and outdoor book drops. Shelve books and other library materials. Search for missing items. Physical Demands: Occasionally lift boxes up to 25 lbs. and push carts up to 75 lbs. Frequently bend, stoop, crouch, and reach above and below shoulders. Repetitive hand use grasping books. Continuously stand and walk […]
