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6 people are interested
Norfolk Public Library Ambassador Outreach
ORGANIZATION: Norfolk Public Library
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6 people are interested
Ambassadors are individuals who represent the Norfolk Public Library in events such as festivals, fair, and community venues. They will function as "Library Docents" and will engage the public and talks up our services and award-winning programs as well distribute library information and resources.
Essential Functions:
- Man a Table at Community Events
- Promote the NPL volunteer and Friends programs
- Talk up Library resources and programming
- Pass out Library Information
- Direct Participants to Library’s Webpage
Our expectation is to secure friendly, engaging volunteers, who enjoy working with the public and who will actively promote the Norfolk Public Library at outreach events. We are also seeking reliable individuals would are able to cover events scheduled at nights & weekends.
Training
The ambassadors will:
- Become familiar with our programs & targets age groups
- Location of library branches
- How to engage the public
- How to promote upcoming events with handouts
- Assist attendees with simple art activities or mementos
Types of Events
Festivals/Fairs - Large events that attract families
- Children’s Festival
- Navy STEM Fest
- Stockley Gardens Art Festival
City of Norfolk Events
- Play Day at Tarralllton Park
- Dogs Gone Swimming
- Fountain Days at Towne Point Park
Community Events - events that are sponsored by community agencies
- Parent University
- Chrysler Museum Family Day
- Community Impact Health Fair
- School Fairs
As Library Ambassadors, participants will attend training to be indoctrinated in all the libraries programs & services. The library offers a comprehensive lineup of programming that services all ages. Programs will include: Early Literacy, School Age, Teens, Adults, Summer Reading Program and System-wide Celebrations & Cultural Events.
More opportunities with Norfolk Public Library
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Norfolk Public Library
Location:
1155 Pineridge Rd, Norfolk, VA 23502, US
Mission Statement
The Norfolk Public Library offers equal opportunity access to information, high quality book and multimedia materials, programs, exhibits, and on line resources to meet the needs of our diverse community for life-long learning, cultural enrichment, and intellectual stimulation.
Description
In order to fulfill our mission, we believe in:
- Excellent public service.
- Equality and ease of access to information regardless of means, age, race, background, or beliefs.
- Outreach to those who have not been traditional library users
- Provision of materials in formats that are most meaningful to the user
- The prevention of illiteracy and the active promotion of literacy by intervention and the provision of independent learning opportunities through diverse collections, programs, and services.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1155 Pineridge RdNorfolkNorfolk, VA 23502
DATE POSTED
June 7, 2021
SKILLS
- Community Outreach
- Networking
- People Skills
- Public Speaking
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Training and orientation will take up to 4 hours. Ambassadors will volunteer at community events for periods between 2-8 hours per event.
- Ambassadors must be able to provide their own transportation to community outreach events.