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Adult Volunteers: Info

Want to lend a hand? Adults with time and talent to share are invited to apply to volunteer at the library.

The library welcomes in-person volunteering!

You may also visit the Volunteer Remotely page to view volunteering that can be offered from home. 

In-person volunteer openings

The library is accepting applications for in-person volunteering for the positions below. Click on the links for job description details. Interested adults ages 18 years and older may complete and submit a volunteer application. Contact Volunteer Coordinator Cory Sesko at volunteer@vapld.info for more information.

Open Positions - Click on the Titles for More Information

ELL Conversation Partners

We are currently accepting volunteers for the English Language Learning Conversation Program. Volunteers are paired with a patron who would like to practice their English in one-on-one sessions - either virtually or in person at the Library. Current volunteers may contact the Volunteer Coordinator directly to get started. Interested volunteer candidates, age 18 and older, may complete a volunteer application.

 

Library Events and Programming Volunteer

  • Volunteer will assist programmers with a variety of youth or adult evening programs.
  • This will include checking registrants into programs, assiting with activities, helping with set up and clean up.
  • Adult maker programs are scheduled up to 4 times monthly.
  • Youth programs are scheduled once monthly, and in some cases, quarterly.
  • Volunteer must be available to commit to at least 2 programs per month for a minimum of 6 months.
  • Days of week and times are subject to fluctuation in summer months, and when kids are out of school.

Programs requesting volunteer assistance are listed below.

-- ADULT -- 

The Library maker team is looking for volunteers who would enjoy assisting adults with projects that utilize the below equipment. Knowledge of, or a curiosity to learn the units and design software is required.

  • Canva
  • Cricut or Silhouette Cameo
  • Jewelry Making, Painting, Card Making or Scrapbooking

​​​​​Programs are typically held throughout the year on the following days:

  • Tuesdays or Thursdays / 6:00 - 8:45 pm ( approx. 3 times monthly )
  • Sundays 1:00 - 3:00 pm ( once monthly )

-- YOUTH --

Chess

  • Mondays
  • Grades 2-4 / 3:45 - 5:45 pm
  • Grades 5-8 / 6:30 - 8:45 pm
  • Basic chess knowledge required.

Coding - Click on titles to view project samples.

Lego Robotics

  • Mondays - typically held quarterly throughout the year 
  • Grades K-2 / 4:00 - 6:00 pm
  • Grades 3-5 / 6:30 - 8:30 pm
  • Must be able to meet with programmer and pre-assemble program project.

Sublimation

  • Tuesdays or Thursdays / 6:30 - 8:45 pm
  • Helpful to know or be available to learn the unit and design software.

 

Shelf Reading Volunteer

* Once or twice weekly for a minimum of 6 months
* Monday through Friday
* Flexible hours between 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
* 2 hour shifts
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