Opportunity Details | Northeast Special Event Volunteer

Purpose/Objective

Represent Richland Library at library programs and activities

Location

Northeast Library

Reports to

Varies depending on event

Key Responsibilities

• Assist staff with library programs and events, including greeting and providing support during the event (author events, programs and partnerships events and activities, receptions, etc.)

Impact/Goal

 Assist Richland Library staff in hosting special programs and events. Help the community enjoy the diverse opportunities offered by the library.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 years of age
• Passionate and enthusiastic about the Richland Library and its mission “to help our customers learn, create and share”
• Able to perform position functions which may include continuous standing, lifting, carrying and pushing of items
• Able to perform basic math
• An avid library user who takes advantage of library services, such as checking out items, placing materials on hold, and attending library programs
• Welcoming, caring, helpful, fresh and fun, and committed to offering library customers the very best
• Able to communicate pleasantly and effectively with customers and staff
• Willing to learn more about library resources, services and initiatives
• Able to interact and make connection with diverse groups of people

Time Commitment

Flexible event typically happens in evening hours or on weekends

Training/Support

·         Participate in the Richland Library Volunteer Orientation (mission, purpose, volunteer program, policies and procedures)

·         Participate in an Orientation to the library/department location

·         Training from library staff in order to be a successful Community Outreach Project Volunteer

·         Ongoing support provided by the coordinator of volunteers or other identified staff

Benefits

• Serve in my own community
• Keep up with the latest events, books, movies, magazines, music and downloadables
• Help, and be appreciated for it
• Contribute to the success of the largest, most innovative public library system in South Carolina