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Seasonal Volunteers Needed at Finger Lakes Toy Library

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ORGANIZATION: FINGER LAKES TOY LIBRARY INC

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The Finger Lakes Toy Library is seeking dedicated volunteers to help run open hours through December and January!

FLTL is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit whose mission is to improve quality of life by increasing access to toys, supporting play, and encouraging a culture of reuse and sharing. We offer memberships by donation using a pay-what-you-can-honestly-afford system with no minimum costs and no late fees.

We currently have a collection of over 1,900 toys, games, and puzzles and serve nearly 460 member families across the Finger Lakes region. Help us continue to make a difference in the lives of children and their families!

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Volunteer Title: Open Hours Host

Key Volunteer Responsibilities:
A two-hour shift every week or every other week. Host at toy library for browsing hours to allow members to select toys to borrow, suggest toys for families from our inventory of ~1900 toys, games, and puzzles. Check toys out to members on our point-of-service iPad app. Receive toys that have been returned, and check them in. Clean toys and facilities when not busy with members and families.

Background Check Required: Yes
Orientation Required: Yes

Training Provided: Yes

Time commitment for role:
At least one 2 hour shift every other week, for the months of December 2024 through January 2025. Time to be determined via discussion with our Director of Operations.

Desired skills/qualifications of volunteer:
Reliable and able to work independently. Interest in children, play, toys, and early childhood development, and interest in discussing play needs of children with members. Ability to learn iPad software to manage checking in and out of toys.

If you are interested in volunteering at FLTL, please contact us by hitting the reply button or filling out our application form on our website.

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About FINGER LAKES TOY LIBRARY INC

Location:

PO BOX 6769, ITHACA, NY 14851, US

Mission Statement

The mission of Finger Lakes Toy Library is to improve quality of life by increasing access to toys, supporting play, and encouraging a culture of reuse and sharing.

Description

FLTL is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit whose mission is to improve quality of life by increasing access to toys, supporting play, and encouraging a culture of reuse and sharing. We offer memberships by donation using a pay-what-you-can-honestly-afford system with no minimum costs and no late fees. We currently have a collection of over 1,300 toys, games, and puzzles and serve nearly 400 members across the Finger Lakes region.

CAUSE AREAS

Children & Youth
Community
Education & Literacy
Children & Youth, Community, Education & Literacy

WHEN

Tue Dec 03, 2024 - Fri Jan 31, 2025

WHERE

The Shops at Ithaca Mall40 Catherwood Rd., Unit D07Ithaca, NY 14850

(42.48358,-76.49137)
 

SKILLS

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • 2 hours weekly or every other week

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