- "I enjoy meeting people from all walks
of life and being of some service to the community.
It is rewarding to be able to volunteer some
of my free time to a valuable cause."
- "It allows me to gain
experience in the different facets of the Library.
Volunteering in positions that you are working
toward obtaining gives you an added bonus on
your resume and when interviewing."
- "I wanted to learn
about the infrastructure and various functions
of the library as well as to get good work experience
and good communication skills."
- "I am retired and enjoyed my role as 'Tape
Doctor' -- I fix the audio tapes."
- "I felt it was time to give back to the community.
Also, I am an MLS student studying at Catholic
University & feel that the work experience is
helping me with my studies."
- "Teachers want us (the students) to get up
to 12 hours a quarter. I also do it for fun."
- "I enjoy making it easier for people to find
the books and information that they need; there
are often fun jobs to do, and I have lots of
friends there."
- "As a recent university graduate at age 55,
I used the Reston Library and the help of the
aides for the three years. Now I have the opportunity
to give my time as an Adopt-a-Shelf volunteer.
I like being around books and handling them.
I pull the 'holds' materials that people have
requested, and find many titles that I would
miss otherwise! The work is calming to me and
I look forward to it."
- "When I am mending books I am with friends
who also love books. Furthermore the atmosphere
is great. The Library staff is amazing. I have
never seen a group so friendly."
- "I think the Library is a wonderful thing
— all these books! All organized! For anyone
to read!! Free!! Libraries are an important
part of the community and it's important for
me to feel as though I am supporting, and therefore
a part of, my community."
- "My mother read to me. I read to my daughter.
She now loves to read and has a great vocabulary.
I want to do my part to ensure that the public
Library is there for her daughter."
- "It's fun -- the staff is great. I always
hear a "thank you." I am doing something constructive
-- have learned a lot about the workings of
our Library. Very professional people."
- "The work keeps my little grey cells active
and reproducing as we edge toward the year 2000.
The staff is very supportive and I know I can
turn to them whenever the occasion demands."
- "The Library needed a technical tutor and
am qualified and willing to help. I am retired
and have the time and inclination for worthy
causes."
- "I want to keep in touch with the latest in
Library technology. In addition, I enjoy working
with patrons and helping with their informational
needs."
- "I originally volunteered because I liked
to read. I continue because of the friendly,
warm people."
- "I would like to learn about where everything
is in the Library."
- "I would otherwise miss my treasure hunt of
reference questions. Since I'm not ready to
go back to work, I can volunteer and make my
own hours. Besides, this is an excellent way
to keep current with the changing technology."
- "I wanted to make a contribution to the community
where I live. I love books, the Library is convenient,
and it's been an ideal volunteer opportunity
for me while I still work full time."
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