The NPPL Board is recruiting!
Interested?
Volunteer with Us
North Perth Public Library
Thanks for your interest in volunteering with the North Perth Public Library! Please read the following and then use the link at the bottom to apply.
The NPPL welcomes individuals looking to volunteer their time through the following roles:
-Library Board member
-Collection maintenance help
-Technology support
-Programming assistance
-Draw for Volunteer Hours initiative
-Teen Advisory Council
... and more!
Screening Measures for Volunteers
To be considered, volunteers should:
· Complete the volunteer application form below or in-person
· Complete a Vulnerable Sector Check (if required depending on the nature of the volunteer tasks and if the volunteer is 18+)
Time Commitment for Volunteers
· Commitment can vary depending on need and position. Generally, volunteers can expect to receive 8-10 hours per month
If there are current openings, we will contact you to set up an interview. From there, the background check and possibly a vulnerable sector check will be required to begin.
Please note: the minimum age to volunteer is 14. Those under 18 need a caretaker signature to begin volunteering.
Duties of Library Volunteers
Duties may include:
· Shelf reading
· Inventory
· Organization/tidying
· Special collections preparation i.e. puzzles, games, etc.
· Weeding
· Cleaning DVDs
· Shelving DVDs
Duties may include:
· Sitting one-on-one with patrons to help solve basic tech questions via our Tech Time program
Programming, Special Events and Outreach Support
Duties may include:
· Program/events or outreach set-up
· Program/events or outreach clean-up
· Program/events/outreach prep i.e. cutting, button making
· Welcoming and assisting program participants
Draw an outline of a colouring page, bookmark and/or a button template for the North Perth Public Library and get volunteer hours!
Receive 8 volunteer hrs for one full outline of a colouring page, 4 hrs for a bookmark outline, 2 hrs for a button outline. Please use libraries, community, and/or exploration/adventure as the theme(s) for your creation.
Must be completed outside of school hours and have already graduated grade 8.
Colouring page must be 8.5x11 inches
Bookmark must be 2x6 inches
Button must be roughly 1.5x1.5 inches
Submissions can be dropped off in person at any North Perth Public Library branch, or digitally using this link.
Please note: NPPL staff may use their discretion if adequate standards are not met in entries submitted.
Have your say! We want to hear from our youth. This program will run once a month on the first Thursday of the month
Listowel Branch, 6:30-7:30pm
Apply to be a volunteer now!
