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4 people are interested
Computers a breeze for you? Enjoy showing others how to use them?
ORGANIZATION: Palmdale City Library
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4 people are interested
Available positions are: Tuesdays 3-5 pm, Wednesdays 3-5 pm, Thursdays 3-5 pm, Fridays 3-5, Saturdays 1-3 pm
You can make people's computer experiences less challenging. They may even gain a new skill and become more self-sufficient - because you took the time to share what you know!
Computer access and printing are some of our most popular services. It would be amazing if every person visiting us knew *exactly* how do to what they need to do, but that's not life! So whether it's the senior who's never been on a computer and needs to go online or the student with a deadline trying to attach an important file to their email, we're here to help. Sometimes though, there are more people needing help than available staff and that's where you come in.
If using the internet, email, USBs, and Microsoft Office programs is easy-peasy for you AND you have the willingness and patience to walk others through it, we want you! We're looking for motivated individuals to commit to volunteering one afternoon a week helping patrons with our computers and printing.
A successful Volunteer Public Computer Aide can:
- Help patrons with computers: Microsoft Office suite (in particular Word, PowerPoint, and Publisher), Adobe, Google Drive and Google Docs, creating and accessing email across various platforms (Yahoo!, Gmail, etc.), creating and opening attachments for email, and saving and retrieving files on USB drives.
- Help people make reservations and print using our Envisionware computer system (training provided).
- Assist people with operating our copier and scanner.
- Help people apply for library cards by directing them to our online application (training provided).
- Think on their feet and exercise sound judgment.
- Interact in a friendly, patient way with a diverse range of individuals of all ages and backgrounds.
- Conduct themselves in a professional, courteous manner at all times.
- Maintain boundaries and be discreet when coming in contact with sensitive and private information.
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About Palmdale City Library
Location:
700 E. Palmdale Blvd., Palmdale, CA 93550, 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 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
700 E. Palmdale Blvd.Palmdale, CA 93550
DATE POSTED
July 11, 2019
SKILLS
- Basic Computer Skills
- Google Apps
- Microsoft Office Suite
- People Skills
- Problem Solving
- Public Speaking
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- One two-hour shift at least once a week. Preferred available shifts are Tuesdays/Wednesdays/Thursdays/Fridays 3-5 pm, or Saturdays 1-3 pm, but we may be able to work with other availability.