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4 people are interested
Be a Hero for Your Library as a Library Services Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: San Jose Public Library - Cambrian Branch Library
Please visit the new page to apply.
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4 people are interested
Help your local library with a variety of services including organizing and displaying materials, shelving selected materials, assisting with programs and special projects, and other opportunities within the library.
Meet new people and network with library staff and volunteers. Gain experience for your resumé and/or college application. Training will be provided.
Volunteers are needed at Cambrian Library on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, & Saturday from 3pm - 5pm.
Qualifications:
* Age 15 or older. (13 & 14-year-olds who are members of the library’s teensReach program may volunteer)
* Responsible and dependable
* Able to file alphabetically/numerically
* Able to follow directions
* Able to work independently
* Fingerprint clearance required for volunteers age 18 and over
Commitment:
2-4 hours a week for a minimum of 12 months
More opportunities with San Jose Public Library - Cambrian Branch Library
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About San Jose Public Library - Cambrian Branch Library
Location:
1780 Hillsdale Avenue, San Jose, CA 95124, US
Mission Statement
San Jose Public Library enriches lives by fostering lifelong learning and by ensuring that every member of the community has access to a vast array of ideas and information. San Jose Public Library is a winner of the 2011 National Medal for Museum and Library Service, the nation’s highest honor for museums and libraries. Recipients are selected because of their innovative approaches to public service and the contribution they make to the educational, civic, cultural and economic development goals of their communities.
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.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Cambrian Branch Library1780 Hillsdale AveSan Jose, CA 95124
DATE POSTED
November 8, 2016
SKILLS
- Customer Service
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 15
- Orientation or Training
- 2-4 hours a week for a minimum of 12 months
- Fingerprint clearance required for volunteers age 18 and over