Volunteer Menu

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Chef Specialties

Adults

Coordinate or lead a book discussion group
Coordinate gardening projects
Research and write grant proposals
Data entry
Join the Library's Tech Force and demonstrate technology to the public or work with databases.
Check books in and out
Public service reference (MLS degree required)
College internships in library science, information technology, marketing, early childhood education and other disciplines

Junior Menu

Junior Menu (age 12 and up; for families, too!)

Groups

Banquets and Receptions

Groups

Set up "computer literacy" program offering group demonstrations or one-on-one tutorials
Set up a college information center
Weekly mentoring program for at-risk teens
Create and staff a Homework Center
Build puppet stage, create puppets and props, participate in puppet show
Beautify Library grounds (coordinated by Master Gardeners)
Organize the picture book section
Adopt-a-Shelf
Help new Americans practice English conversation skills
Teach the public basic word processing skills

A La Carte Lite (one-time projects
for groups)

Lite (one-time projects for groups)

Create a Summer Reading Program outdoor family event
Produce a Read-A-Thon
Prepare a sophisticated, effective demonstration of equipment for people with disabilities
Help the Center for the Book coordinate an author appearance
Participate in a fundraising Call-A-Thon for the Library Foundation
Book sale setup, sales, cleanup
Help open a new library (unpack, shelve books, etc.)
Create Library displays/signs with cultural/ethnic focus
Present Internet demonstrations

Flexible hours, training provided.

Review detailed descriptions of volunteer positions.

Spice up these selections by adding your bilingual skills (Spanish, Vietnamese, Chinese, Korean, Hindi, Urdu especially needed.)

Last Modified: Wednesday, December 10, 2008

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