PPLD Volunteer Applicants - Adults

Five (5) Volunteer positions available at High Prairie Library:

• Monday Afternoon 
• Tuesday Afternoon
• Thursday Afternoon
• Saturday Morning (~10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.)
• Saturday Afternoon 

You should be able to commit to a once a week shift, for a minimum of six months.

This position will vary, depending on library needs and may include the following duties.

Holds Processor: A holds processor would unload materials (books, DVD's, etc.) from bins that come from other library locations, and place them on the holds shelf for pickup by patrons. 

This volunteer bends, lifts and reaches to place items on work tables, carts, and shelves, so those working as a holds processor need to be able to be physically active in this way for about two hours.

Shelving Assistant:  A shelving assistant would help to return items to library shelves. 

This volunteer needs to be able to follow the Dewey Decimal system for shelving, place books in alphabetical order, bend and reach for items on cart or shelf, and work fairly independently.

Picklist: A picklist is a list of library materials at Library 21c requested by patrons at other library locations. The volunteer uses the list to find materials on the shelves, pull those items from shelves, scan them, and sort them for transfer to another location.

This volunteer needs to be able to follow the Dewey Decimal system and read spine labels, to find library materials. This position requires the volunteer to work independently, bend, lift and reach to remove items from the shelf and place them on carts. You would need to be able to be physically active in this way for about two hours.

Time Commitment: One to three hours, once a week

• Shifts available: (Specific shift times will be discussed and agreed upon during the interview)
  
  • Monday: Afternoon
  • Tuesday: Afternoon
  • Thursday: Afternoon
  • Saturday: Morning
  • Saturday: Afternoon

Qualifications:

• Comfortable with physical tasks including; bending, lifting, and reaching
• Attention to detail and ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to alphabetize and follow library organization systems (e.g., Dewey Decimal)
• Dependable and punctual
• Friendly and respectful in a public service environment