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6 people are interested
Outreach Volunteer Driver
ORGANIZATION: Marshall Public Library
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6 people are interested
Outreach Volunteer: Delivering Library Materials
Deliver the public library to local residents! Marshall Public Library is in need of several volunteers who can commit 1-2 hours each month to deliver pre-selected library materials. Volunteers will visit homebound individuals and residents of assisted living facilities who are unable to visit the library due to disability, illness, or age. This position is vital to the success of library Outreach Services.
Qualifications
- Submit volunteer application and pass a background check.
- Be 18 years of age or older with a valid driver’s license.
- Be able to bend, push, pull, stretch, reach and lift 40 pounds.
- Ability to be sensitive, patient, understanding and respectful of clients' situation and needs.
- Willingness to be creative, flexible, enthusiastic and have a sense of humor.
- Have good communication, listening and organizational skills.
- Willingness to commit to a consistent delivery schedule.
Responsibilities
- Successfully complete training program.
- Deliver library materials to an assigned facility or homebound resident once a month on a regular schedule.
- Return materials to circulation area to be checked in.
- Meet reporting requirements including monthly reports on hours of service, items delivered and number of residents visited.
Length of Commitment: Minimum one year, prefer long term.
More opportunities with Marshall Public Library
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Marshall Public Library
Location:
113 S GARFIELD, POCATELLO, ID 83204, US
Mission Statement
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 Idaho 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
Marshall Public Library113 South GarfieldPocatello, ID 83204
DATE POSTED
July 24, 2018
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 1-2 hours a month, 1 year minimum