Volunteer Opportunities at the Library
As a library volunteer, you'll have the opportunity to engage with patrons, assist with exciting programs, and support the library's mission. Your skills and experience can make a significant difference, whether you're helping with collection, organizing events, or simply lending a helping hand. Join us in creating a welcoming and resourceful environment for everyone.
Once we receive your application, we will send you an email with your login credentials to the volunteer portal. This page will allow you to choose the task you would like to do and book your preferred day and time. Not all tasks are weekly, some are bi-weekly, so be sure to have a look at each. Blocks of time are 2 hours. Your very first visit will be orientation and training, and depending on the task you choose, you will be asked to complete a vulnerable sectors check.
Task descriptions:
1. Shelving returns and tidying up books
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Return books to the library shelves according to the Dewey decimal system.
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Books on shelves are brought to the front and evened up.
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Dusting and tightening book ends as required.
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2. Tagging and tidying up books
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The librarian will provide you with a book list of titles that need to be highlighted with tags.
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Books on shelves are brought to the front and evened up.
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Shelf reading.
3. Help with our children's program
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Assist our library program coordinator with prepping for our weekly story time.
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Provide support to the program coordinator and/or kids in attendance during the program.
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Assist with clean up of the program area; putting supplies away, wiping tables, sweeping/mopping, cleaning paint brushes as required.
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(for the UBER organized individual who would love to disappear in the books)
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Pick a section of the stacks and ensure all the books are in Dewey decimal order.​​
5. Organize used books
Refresh and clean up the shelves and space
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6. Organize craft closet
Check and tidy bins.
Manage overflow and get the space ready for our next event!
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7. DVD collection maintenance
Wipe covers, check for scratches and buff as required.​
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8. Clean and tidy kids area
Tidy boxes and sanitize toys
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​Special Event Helper
Assist Library staff with the preparation, set up and take down of a large scale library event. The help required will be tailored to the needs of each event. To add your name to the list, please contact 705-752-2042 or email library@eastferris.ca