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Volunteer Opportunities
In 2011, more than 290 volunteers contributed a total of 18,937 hours, the equivalent of more than nine full-time employees. That includes 4,250 hours of assistance from 174 teen volunteers.
In all, volunteers contributed $412,643 of labor. This makes a huge impact on the quality of service the Library is able to provide!
Your contributions are welcome!
Outreach Services
Youth Outreach Volunteer
Description: Assist outreach librarian with youth programs aimed at ages 3-12.
Duties: Prepare, set up, conduct, & clean up after programs in diverse settings such as summer camps and child care facilities.
Hours: Variable times and dates to be scheduled; most visits will take place 9-11:30 AM and 1-4:00 PM throughout June and July 2013.
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Central Library
Book a Librarian Volunteer
Description: Computer tutors are needed to help customers one-on-one with a variety of issues, such as:
- Basic computer instruction (using a mouse, searching on Google or Bing, managing documents and folders)
- Setting up a free online email account on sites like Gmail, Yahoo, or Hotmail
- Applying for jobs online
- Using Microsoft Office programs (Word or Excel primarily)
- Formatting a résumé
- Downloading e-books
- Using e-readers, smart phones, tablet computers, or iPads
Time: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10:15-11:30 a.m. and 2:30-4:30 p.m.
Frequency: To be determined.
Skills: Need to be customer service-oriented and have knowledge of computer programs.
Duration: Ongoing.
Genealogy: Desk Volunteer
Description: Work on the Genealogy Desk includes answering genealogical and local history research questions, answering the phone, demonstrating the use of the microfilm machines and book copier, retrieving items from the Local History Workroom, and instructing customers in the use of the Library Catalog, the Internet and electronic databases. Can involve working alone in the Section.
Time: 2-4 hours.
Frequency: Weekly.
Skills: Good research and speaking skills. Ability to work microfilm machines. Ability to use the library catalog, the internet and electronic databases. Ability to handle books, some weighing several pounds.
Duration: Ongoing.
General Reference: Computer Volunteer
Description: The duties include assisting the customers with the Internet, Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and Publisher. Also be able to assist customers to save files, apply for jobs online, sending files, etc.
Time: Daytime hours and/or weekend hours
Frequency: To be determined.
Skills: Need to be customer service-oriented and have knowledge of computer programs.
Duration: Ongoing.
Friends of the Wichita Public Library
Used Bookstore (in Central Library)
Desk Workers
Description: The duties include counting money, working the desk for a 3.5-hour shift. The volunteer is responsible for helping the public when they are paying for their items. The volunteer is mainly sitting for the shift. The volunteers also help out by straightening the shelves.
Time: 3.5 hours
Frequency: We have an opening on the 1st Friday, 1:30-5 p.m. and every other Saturday, 1:30-5 p.m.
Skills: Need to be able to handle and count money, and handle books.
Duration: Ongoing.
Substitute Desk Workers
Description: The duties are the same for the Desk Worker but instead of a regular schedule substitutes are called on an on-call basis. If a permanent volunteer is absent for any reason a substitute is called in. You can decline when called if you are unable to help on the day and time you are called.
Time: 3.5 hours
Frequency: We are in need of substitutes for Monday evenings 5 p.m.-8 p.m., weekends and afternoons.
Skills: Need to be able to handle and count money, and handle books.
Duration: Ongoing.
APPLY TODAY!
Please complete the Volunteer Application Form and return. This two-part form includes basic information as well as a release for a police check. Student volunteers (ages 12-18) use the same form although the background check is not required.
For more information call the volunteer manager at (316) 261-8500 or send e-mail to admin@wichita.lib.ks.us.
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