Hanford Free Public Library. Gift of Andrew Carnegie in 1905.
Do you like History? If you do-- than the Kings County Library is looking for you!
The Hanford branch has a local history room. A Local History Coordinator is needed to help assist staff with the use of the room and its materials. Duties may include retrieving historical documents/photos, organizing new materials or assisting patrons in the use of the room. The ideal candidate must have good customer service skills; a background/love of local history and computer skills.
This position will allow the volunteer to work with library staff, other volunteers and really cool historical items!
All volunteers must attend a volunteer orientation before beginning volunteering at the library
Volunteer orientations occur at Hanford Library in April & August.
Volunteer applications will be kept on file for six (6) months.
The Public Library is dedicated to free and equal access to information, knowledge, independent lifelong learning, cultural enrichment, and the joys of reading for our diverse community.
Description
Public libraries in California seek to engage the talents, skills and commitment of volunteers to serve the communities' information and literacy needs. Libraries offer a variety of skilled volunteer opportunities to make a meaningful contribution to library programs, operations, fundraising events and other community engagement functions. Skilled volunteers have opportunities to lead projects, work with teams of staff and volunteers, learn new skills, and have fun.
