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Flexible Schedule
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Fargo, ND 58102
FARGO PUBLIC LIBRARY OUTREACH PROGRAM Outreach Volunteer Job Description Importance of Position: Provide library materials and services to home-bound individuals, and residents of congregate and nursing housing who are unable to come to the Fargo Public Library due to mental, physical, sensory or social disability. Qualifications: Submit volunteer application and agreement and sign Inquiry Release Form. Be at least 18 years old and have the ability to read and write English at a 12 th grade level. Be able to bend, push, pull, stretch, reach and lift 40 pounds consistently. 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. Responsible to: Outreach Librarian Responsibilities: Successfully complete training program. Select, check out and deliver library materials to an assigned facility or client once or twice a month on a regular schedule. Return used materials to the circulation area to be checked in and shelved. Meet reporting requirements including monthly reports on hours of service, items delivered and materials used. If you are unable to make a delivery for any reason, notify Outreach Librarian immediately. Time Commitment: After initial training, then 3-5 hours (for each distribution) to prepare and deliver materials, usually every other week. Length of Commitment: Minimum 1 year, prefer long term Grounds for Termination (including, but not limited to): Failure to successfully complete the training program Failure to carry out assigned responsibilities Breach of confidentiality Contact Person: Pam Strait Outreach Librarian (701)241-8111 pstrait@cityoffargo.com
Date Posted: Oct 15, 2021
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Flexible Schedule
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Fargo, ND 58103
FARGO PUBLIC LIBRARY VOLUNTEER PROGRAM Outdoor Garden Specialist Volunteer Job Description Importance of Position: Assist library by keeping the outdoor garden in good health. Qualifications: Green thumb required. Previous gardening experience is a plus. Willingness to commit to a consistent schedule. Responsible to: Branch Manager at Carlson Responsibilities: Maintenance of all outdoor garden plants. Watering, pruning, fertilizing as necessary. Requesting materials such as fertilizer or soil as needed. Arrangement of library personal back up in volunteer’s absence. Time Commitment: Seasonal. After initial training, 1 to 2 hours twice weekly, as needed, coordinated with Branch Manager Length of Commitment: Minimum one year Grounds for Termination (including, but not limited to): Failure to successfully complete the training program Failure to carry out assigned responsibilities Breach of confidentiality Contact Person: Pam Strait Outreach Librarian and Volunteer Coordinator (701)241-8111 pstrait@cityoffargo.com
Date Posted: Oct 15, 2021
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Flexible Schedule
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Fargo, ND 58102
FARGO PUBLIC LIBRARY VOLUNTEER PROGRAM Plant Specialist Volunteer Job Description Importance of Position: Assist library by keeping the plants in the public areas (and some in specific staff areas) in good health, making the library a more pleasant place for both staff and patrons to enjoy. Qualifications: Green thumb required. Previous plant care experience is a plus. Willingness to commit to a consistent schedule. Responsible to: Outreach Librarian and Volunteer Coordinator at Main Branch Manager at Carlson Responsibilities: Maintenance of all indoor plants not directly belonging to / being cared for by specific staff. Watering, pruning, fertilizing, repotting as necessary. Requesting materials such as fertilizer or potting soil as needed. Arrangement of library personal back up in volunteer’s absence. Time Commitment: After initial training, 1 to 2 hours twice weekly, as needed Length of Commitment: Minimum one year Grounds for Termination (including, but not limited to): Failure to complete training program Failure to carry out assigned responsibilities Breach of confidentiality Contact Person: Pam Strait Outreach Librarian and Volunteer Coordinator (701)241-8111 pstrait@cityoffargo.com
Date Posted: Oct 15, 2021
