Volunteer

Using lists provided by the library, pull books and other items from the shelves for removal from the collection. Delete the materials using the library’s catalog software. Remove all library markings. Evaluate for salability. Sort and price the items. Monitor sales, restocking and removing items as needed. Pull items that are unlikely to sell or have not sold. Pack up items for recycling or disposal.

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 for up to two hours.

Qualifications: Enjoys independent work and hands-on activities. Pays attention to detail. Knowledge of books and retail. Ability to sort books and other library materials into alphabetical or Dewey Decimal order.

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: Enjoys independent work and hands-on activities.

Physical Demands: Frequently bend, stoop, crouch, and reach above and below shoulders. Continuously stand and walk for up to two hours.

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 and sort new materials onto carts. Push carts onto the public floor for display and shelving.

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 for up to two hours.

Qualifications: Enjoys independent work and hands-on activities. Pays attention to detail. Ability to sort books and other library materials into alphabetical or Dewey Decimal order.

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 bend, stoop, crouch, and reach above and below shoulders. Continuously stand and walk for up to two hours.

Using lists provided by the library, find materials on the shelves that customers have requested. Pull materials from the shelves and check in those materials using the library’s catalog software. The software will generate labels. Wrap the labels on the items. 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. Repetitive hand use grasping books. Frequently stand and walk for up to two hours.

Qualifications: Enjoys independent work and hands-on activities. Pays attention to detail. Ability to sort books and other library materials into alphabetical or Dewey Decimal order.

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 for up to two hours.

Qualifications: Enjoys independent work and hands-on activities. Pays attention to detail Ability to sort books and other library materials into alphabetical or Dewey Decimal order.

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 be interested in receiving information or scheduling a library visit. Share library stories and information on social media, like Facebook and Instagram.

Qualifications: Knowledge of library services, catalog, and website. Enjoys talking with and helping others.

Work one-on-one with adult library users. Help with computer reservations, printing, and scanning. Help with office productivity software and internet access, including e-mail, social media, online forms, and job applications. Show people how to use the library catalog, My Account, and online library resources. Troubleshoot library equipment. Clean screens, keyboards, and other public equipment.

Computer Coaches work a regular schedule each week during advertised two-hour shifts. Sessions are walk-in and last between 15 minutes and an hour.

Qualifications: Enjoys talking with and helping others. Knowledge of library services, catalog, and website. Knowledge of computer software and the internet. Skill in teaching others. Ability to adapt teaching style to people at all levels. Ability to operate computer equipment.

Physical Demands: Continuously sit, stand, and walk for up to two hours.

Work one-on-one with adult library users helping them access and download digital library materials to their mobile devices.
e-Library Coaches work a regular schedule each week during advertised two-hour shifts.

Physical Demands: Continuously sit, stand, and walk for up to two hours.

Qualifications: Knowledge of library services, catalog, and website. . Skill in teaching others. Ability to adapt teaching style to people at all levels. Knowledge of smart phone and tablet operating systems, settings, and applications.

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. Hand out library card applications, bookmarks, brochures, surveys, and give-a-ways. During down times, shelve and straighten materials and fill book displays near the entryway.

Physical Demands: Continuously stand and walk for up to two hours.

Qualifications: Enjoys talking with and helping others. Knowledge of library services, catalog, and website. Skill in teaching others. Ability to adapt teaching style to people at all levels.

Help staff prepare for large programs attended by 25-250 people. Set up and break down room. Greet people as they arrive and help them find seats. Serve as host or monitor during programs. Answer questions about the event. Distribute handouts and evaluations.

The library especially needs Special Events Assistants for Summer Quest programs offered in June, July, and August. Program dates and times are listed on the library’s calendar of events.

Physical Demands: Occasionally lift tables and chairs up to 20 lbs. Continuously stand and walk for up to two hours.

Qualifications: Enjoys talking with and helping others. Knowledge of library services, catalog, and website. Skill in teaching others.

Listen to children practice reading to help them gain confidence and hone their literacy skills. Guide one-on-one or small-group activities, such as crafts, puzzles, flannel stories, and games. Promote upcoming library programs and library resources by completing Badge Squad activities alongside patrons, demonstrating and sharing e-resources, etc.

Book Buddies work a regular schedule each week during advertised two-hour shifts. This position is ideal for ages 12-17, or for groups, such as Girl Scout troops. Handlers with reading dogs are also welcome and invited to participate in the Book Buddy program. Background check is required for adults 18 and older.

Physical Demands: Continuously sit, stand, and walk for up to two hours.

Qualifications: Enjoys talking with and helping others.

Work closely with a Children’s Librarian or Youth Services/Programming Assistant to deliver story times and other programs to pre-school children and their families. Help set up and clean up the room for story times and drop-in play times. Arrange furniture and supplies or equipment. Locate and pull materials for display. Help lead and participate in stories, songs, and crafts. Welcome families as they arrive. Monitor the room during drop-in playtimes and stay-and-play times after story times. Prep craft materials. Staff craft or activities tables.

Early Learning Assistants are most needed in the mornings during the week from 9 a.m.-to 1 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Physical Demands: Continuously stand and walk for up to two hours.

Qualifications: Enjoys talking with and helping others. Knowledge of library services, catalog, and website. Skill in teaching others. Experience working with children. Background check required for those 18 and older.

Help distribute lunches to children and their families.

This opportunity is available during the summer at our Bensalem and Levittown branches.

Physical Demands: Continuously stand and walk for up to two hours.

Qualifications: Enjoys talking with and helping others. Experience working with children. Background check required for those 18 and older.

Sign up children and adults for the Summer Quest program. Help with program prep, setup, cleanup, and other tasks. Help people use the self-check machines.

Physical Demands: Occasionally lift tables and chairs up to 20 lbs. Continuously stand and walk for up to two hours.

Qualifications: Enjoys talking with and helping others. Knowledge of library services, catalog, and website. Experience working with children. Background check required for those 18 and older.