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City of Pleasanton - Library Shelver
Library Shelvers
This application is open to volunteers aged 16 years or older.
Do you love bringing order from chaos? Does spending a few hours organizing bring you a sense of joy? If this sounds like you, then volunteer to shelve at the Pleasanton Library! We need dedicated volunteers to help shelve library materials.
Volunteers work with library staff to perform wide-ranging tasks to enhance existing library services. Volunteer Library Shelvers generally help with shelving and the upkeep of our collection.
Volunteer Requirements
- Must be 16 years or older
- Must be able to push carts, lift up to 25 pounds, as well as walk, stoop and stand throughout the volunteer shift
- Must complete all volunteer paperwork and trainings including fingerprinting and attending in-person volunteer orientation and shelf training
- Must be able to sort library materials in correct alphabetical and numerical order, according to library classification
Time Commitment
- A minimum of 2 hours a shift, per week for 6 months.
Example Duties
- Shelve and organize books and other library materials
- Clear out book drop and return bins, and push book carts
- General pick-up of library items and straightening
- Other duties as needed
Ideal Volunteer
- Friendly, approachable, flexible
- Strong communication skills
- Reliable and timely
- Detail-oriented
- Able to shelve independently
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at libraryvolunteers@cityofpleasantonca.gov.
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City of Pleasanton Public Library: Literacy
The Pleasanton Reads Project
What is The Pleasanton Reads Project?
The Pleasanton Reads Project provides instruction in basic literacy and English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) through free weekly tutoring and/or ESL Conversation Practice Groups for eligible adults.
Volunteering with The Pleasanton Reads Project - ages 18+
Are you looking for an opportunity to make a difference? New residents need help with English skills to participate fully in our society. Enjoy this meaningful and interesting volunteer job and give a priceless, life-changing gift to learners in our diverse community!
Pleasanton Library's Adult Literacy Program will train you to help adults improve their English skills. Attend a tutor training and orientation at the Pleasanton Library. No advance preparation is necessary.
We welcome all volunteers; our tutors come from all over the world. If English is not your native language we ask that you speak with no more than a light accent for ease in communicating with your student. Familiarity with American culture is equally important.
Most tutors meet with their students once a week for 90 minutes; the library supplies tutoring materials at no cost to participants.
Learn more! Contact us at literacy@cityofpleasantonca.gov
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