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71 people are interested
Love kids? Love the New Central Library? Apply to be a Children's Room Greeter!
ORGANIZATION: Austin Public Library
Please visit the new page to apply.
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71 people are interested
Want to make a difference in the busiest section of the new library? Do you like kids and can help them find great books to read? Join our Children's Greeter Team!
The Children's Greeter Team welcomes the hundreds of families that come in on weekends to the Children's Room, helps customers find books, answers basic library questions, and helps keep the Children's Room tidy. This is also a great job for buddies so grab a friend and join us!
Schedule (Weekends)
- Saturdays 12-2pm | 1 volunteer needed for a weekly 2 hour shift
- Saturdays 2-4pm | 1 volunteer needed for a weekly 2 hour shift
- Saturdays 4-6pm | 1 volunteer needed for a weekly 2 hour shift
- Sunday 4-6pm | 1 volunteer needed for a weekly 2 hour shift
Skills
- Basic understanding of how a library is organized (we can teach you most of what you need to know)
- Must like kids and the people who love them
- Can handle a HIGH volume of requests and all the bustle that comes with LOTS of families
- Self-starter, friendly, unflappable
- Able to pass on challenging questions to the librarian
- Patient, caring, can deliver excellent customer service
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About Austin Public Library
Location:
PO Box 2287, Austin, TX 78768, US
Mission Statement
The mission of the Austin Public Library is providing easy access to books and information for all ages, through responsibe professionals, engaging programs, and state-of-the-art technology in a safe and friendly environment.
Description
Volunteers are an integral part of the Library team. Volunteers donated over 19,000 hours of their time and expertise to help connect the community to Library programs and services. We are dedicated to providing engaging and enriching volunteer experiences that support the commitment of the Austin Public Library. We are confident you will find APL a highly rewarding place to serve.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
New Central Library710 W Cesar Chavez St.Austin, TX 78701
DATE POSTED
June 21, 2019
SKILLS
- Literacy / Reading
- Youth Services
- Customer Service
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check