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    The Library's Volunteer Program offers opportunities to help staff with a variety of tasks. Individuals looking to volunteer at the Library must agree to the Volunteer Policy.

    All applicants, regardless of age, are required to undergo Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) and Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) checks.

    To apply for a volunteer position, please fill out the form below, or if you prefer, you may fill out a paper application. Please also complete the additional forms provided at the bottom of this page and return them to the Library or email them to volunteer@hansonlibrary.org.

    VOLUNTEER APPLICATION

    Personal Information

    Name:

    Address:

    Town:

    Phone:

    Email:

    Age:18 or olderIf under age 18, enter age:

    Grade:Not applicableOtherwise, enter grade:

    EMERGENCY CONTACT

    Name:

    Phone:

    Relationship to Applicant:

    AVAILABILITY

    Next to each day, enter the times you are available, or select Not available:
    Times must be within the library's hours, which are listed next to each day.

    Mondays (9 am-5 pm): Not availableAvailable:
    Tuesdays (12 pm-8 pm): Not availableAvailable:
    Wednesdays (9 am-5 pm): Not availableAvailable:
    Thursdays (12 pm-8 pm): Not availableAvailable:
    Fridays (9 am-5 pm): Not availableAvailable:
    Saturdays (9 am-3 pm): Not availableAvailable:

    INTERESTS

    Reason for volunteering:
    Community Service RequirementWork experience/skill developmentPersonal enrichmentOther (please explain):

    Volunteer requirement for:Not applicableGroup/organization:

    Required hours:Not applicableNumber of hours:

    Completion deadline:Not applicableDate:

    Volunteer tasks you are interested in (select all that apply):

    Type of Task

    Examples

    Library & Organizing

    Shelve & retrieve materials; cover books; file/copy; help weed, shift, inventory, & organize collections; maintain book sale; neaten supplies & displays

    Digital & Technology

    Assist library patrons with technology questions; digitize historical materials

    Program & Event

    Help manage events (prepare crafts, set up furniture/equipment, check in participants, crowd control, etc.); teach a program, lead a club, or give a performance to share your interests (e.g. chess, knitting, reading to children, playing an instrument)

    Cleaning & Maintenance

    Dust; wipe surfaces; wash windows; sweep; tend gardens & pull weeds; rake leaves; pick up litter; use your trade skills to assist with projects (e.g. painting, woodworking, repair, etc.)

    Library Internship

    Working independently and with Library staff, interns are invited to develop a project designed to improve the Library through building the collection, creating reading lists/displays, organizing a program/event, and more; LEARN MORE

    SKILLS

    Describe any skills, experience, or qualifications you have that may be relevant:

    Some tasks require the ability to walk, bend, kneel, reach, lift, push, etc. Please list any limitations that may impact your volunteer work:

    AGREEMENT

    PARENTAL PERMISSION

    Required if applicant is under 18 years old.

    Parent's Name:

    Parent's Contact Information (if different than applicant's):

    Phone:

    Email:

    ADDITIONAL FORMS

    The following two forms are required of all applicants. Completed forms may be brought to the library or emailed to volunteer@hansonlibrary.org.

    • A copy of a government-issued photo ID must accompany the CORI form (e.g. driver's license, passport, student ID).

    • If applicant is under age 18, a parent must sign on page 1 of the CORI form.