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Volunteering or civic engagement has been said to be the “secret ingredient” to staying healthy and fulfilled. A recent study found that volunteering even one day a week significantly increases longevity and helps maintain functional independence. Not to mention creating healthy and vibrant communities and organizations.

Your public library invites you to make a difference by sharing your skills and experiences with your community; delivering books to homebound older adults, assisting with children and adult programming, teaching a computer class or helping out at the circulation desk are a few of the ways in which you can contribute. Check out our job descriptions and complete an volunteer application by viewing the position's details today!

“You make a living by what you get, you make a life by what you give.” Winston Churchill

Current Volunteer Positions
Actioneer-Books By Mail	View Details to Apply
Hours: flexible Responsibilities: • To be assigned to an individual who is unable to visit the library, who has registered for the Books By Mail program. • Gain understanding of patrons’ reading interests profile by consulting with patron or staff and arrange a delivery and pick-up schedule. • Perform various other duties if needed Qualifications: Minimum of two years of high school Knowledge: • Be 21 years or older and possess a valid NC Drivers License, have automobile insurance and the use of a personal vehicle. Fuel and mileage costs are not reimbursable but may qualify as a tax deduction. • Pass a criminal background check • Be patience, dependable, flexible and responsible • Ability to get along well with others and communicate pleasantly and effectively with patrons and library staff. Be sensitive to the needs of, and be able to communicate with, older adults and individuals with disabilities • Be willing to commit to an ongoing delivery schedule of at least one visit every 4-6 weeks, for a minimum of six months • Be able to give adequate notice if unable to provide service for agreed upon schedule Training: Orientation to the library and all policies Instruction in the use of the libraries online catalog As Volunteers: • acquire new skills and gain recognized work experience • expand your social horizons • keep up with the latest books • help those access information in a variety of formats to those who would not otherwise be able Apply_Now
Circulation Volunteer Assistant	View Details to Apply
Hours: To Be Determined- All Branches 9 to 9 Monday –Thursday 9 to 6 Friday and Saturday Regional Branches and Main Library open Sundays 1-6 Responsibilities: • Assist Circulation Department with processing paperbacks, pulling books reserved by patrons online, shelving, and shelf-reading, pulling expired hold items, searching for items on trace status. • Perform various other duties if needed Qualifications: Minimum of two years of high school. Knowledge: • Basic understanding of the Dewey Decimal System-must possess excellent alpha-numeric skills • Ability to understand and follow directions • Accuracy, patience, and a tolerance for meticulous work • Good vision • Ability to get along well with others and communicate pleasantly and effectively with patrons and library staff • Neat appearance • Ability to exert 20 pounds of force occasionally and 10 pounds of force frequently. Job requires lifting, pushing and pulling loaded bins, as well as stooping and standing for long periods of time. Training: • expand your social horizons • serve in your own community • keep up with the latest books • help, and be appreciated for it • contribute to the success of your public library As Volunteers: • acquire new skills and gain recognized work experience Apply_Now
Technical Assistant	View Details to Apply
Hours: All Branches 9 to 9 Monday –Thursday 9 to 6 Friday and Saturday Regional Branches and Main Library open Sundays 1-6 Responsibilities: ? Assist in signing up patrons for computer usage ? Assist with general questions and usage ? Assist staff with computer classes ? Clean and wipe down keyboards ? Perform other duties as needed Qualifications: Minimum of two years of high school or as determined by supervisor Knowledge: ? Ability to understand and follow directions ? Accuracy, patience, and a tolerance ? Work quietly and independently ? Ability to communicate in a tactful, courteous, and pleasant manner with Library staff ? Neat appearance Training: As Volunteers: • acquire new skills and gain recognized work experience • expand your social horizons • serve in your own community • keep up with the latest books • help, and be appreciated for it • contribute to the success of your public library Apply_Now
Display Designer	View Details to Apply
Hours: Flexible, 3-6 hours per month, 6 month minimum All branches open 9 to 9 Monday –Thursday 9 to 6 Friday and Saturday Regional Branches and Main Library open Sundays 1-6 Responsibilities: • Promotes interest in reading through the creation of visually appealing displays • Perform various other duties if needed Qualifications: • Creativity • Ability to work well independently Knowledge: • Good sense of color, design and appeal • Create and install interesting displays on a monthly basis • Complete work in a neat manner with a minimum of distraction to others • Give sufficient notice if unable to complete a display • Ability to get along well with others and communicate pleasantly and effectively with patrons and library staff • Neat appearance Training: As Volunteers: • acquire new skills and gain recognized work experience • expand your social horizons • serve in your own community • keep up with the latest books • help, and be appreciated for it • contribute to the success of your public library Apply_Now
Materials Processing Volunteer Assistant	View Details to Apply
Hours: To Be Determined All Branches open 9 to 9 Monday –Thursday 9 to 6 Friday and Saturday Regional Branches and Main Library open Sundays 1-6 Responsibilities: • Assist in preparation and processing of new library materials prior to placement in library collection • Place RFID tags, labels in new books and audio visual materials • Assist with database management of materials records • Perform other duties as needed Qualifications: Minimum of two years of high school Knowledge: • Basic understanding of the Dewey Decimal System • Ability to understand and follow directions • Accuracy, patience, and a tolerance for meticulous work • Physical stamina relating to standing and bending to reach and reposition books on shelves • Pleasant personality • Ability to communicate in a tactful, courteous, and pleasant manner with Library staff • Neat appearance Training: As Volunteers: • acquire new skills and gain recognized work experience • expand your social horizons • serve in your own community • keep up with the latest books • help, and be appreciated for it • contribute to the success of your public library Apply_Now
Patron Assistant/JAM (Just Ask Me) or Welcome Desk	View Details to Apply
Hours: To Be Determined All branches open 9 to 9 Monday –Thursday 9 to 6 Friday and Saturday Regional Branches and Main Library open Sundays 1-6 Responsibilities: ? Greet patrons and visitors at the Information Desk ? Provide directional assistance to patrons ? Answer basic informational requests & directional telephone inquiries ? Answer questions about events in the building, the system, and the surrounding community ? Assist patrons in use of computer terminals and locating library materials ? Assist patrons in use of computer terminals and locating library materials ? Assist library staff with other various duties as needed Qualifications: ? High school graduate Knowledge: ? Desire to work with the public ? Outgoing and pleasant personality ? Ability to understand and follow directions ? Knowledge of basic library policies and procedures ? Thorough knowledge of the PLCMC web site and how to find information there ? Ability to locate system, county, and map information on the internet ? Excellent communication skills—volunteers must be tactful, courteous, and pleasant ? Basic ability for operating computers ? Neat appearance Training: ? Attend 3-hour volunteer library orientation ? Computer training for on-line catalog, approximately 1 hour As Volunteers: • acquire new skills and gain recognized work experience • expand your social horizons • serve in your own community • keep up with the latest books • help, and be appreciated for it • contribute to the success of your public Library Apply_Now
Children’s Reader	View Details to Apply
Hours: Per designated reading time at various branches.This position requires a minimum 6 month volunteer commitment. All branches open 9 to 9 Monday –Thursday 9 to 6 Friday and Saturday Regional Branches and Main Library open Sundays 1-6 Responsibilities: ? Attend 4-8 hour specialized training ? Give children joy of reading by reading aloud to small groups or individual youngsters ? Assist library staff with other various duties as needed Qualifications: ? 15 years and over ? Desire to work with children ? Strong oral communication skills Knowledge: ? Enjoy Reading ? Pleasant personality ? Ability to understand and follow directions ? Comfort reading before small groups ? Bilingual a plus ? Be able to have fun Training: ? Attend 4-8 hour volunteer library orientation As Volunteers: • acquire new skills and gain recognized work experience • expand your social horizons • serve in your own community • keep up with the latest books • Help PLCMC create a more literate and educated community • contribute to the success of your public library Apply_Now
Special Event Volunteer	View Details to Apply
Hours: To Be Determined All Branches 9 to 9 Monday –Thursday 9 to 6 Friday and Saturday Regional Branches and Main Library open Sundays 1-6 Responsibilities: • To assist staff throughout the year in various special programs and events such as: Novello, Dear Day, Wordplay Saturday, branch festivals, receptions and book sales • Perform various duties as needed Qualifications: Good attitude and reliable transportation Flexible Great with people and crowds Knowledge: • Must be organized and very dependable • Ability to understand and follow directions • Able to communicate courteously • Ability to get along well with patrons, guests, other volunteers and library staff • Neat appearance, good attitude and a smile ? Training: As Volunteers: • acquire new skills and gain recognized work experience • expand your social horizons • serve in your own community • keep up with the latest books • help, and be appreciated for it • contribute to the success of your public library Apply_Now
Studio -I Intern - this position is open to students in 9th grade through college	View Details to Apply
Hours: One evening per week (four hours), and one weekend per month (ten hours) are preferred from all interns. Hours of operation are 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM Monday - Thursday. 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM Saturday (with a lunch break), and 2:00 PM - 5:30 PM Sunday. Additional hours are available seasonally. Responsibilities: • An interest in animation and video production • comfortable working with computers, video cameras • familiarity with the basic principles of editing • ability to work with children, teens, and adults in a tutoring role. Qualifications: • This position is open to students in 9th grade through college. • Interns must be at least 14 years of age. Knowledge: • A strong interest in animation or live action video production. • Understanding of basic principles of shooting and editing videos • Some knowledge of image editing programs like Photoshop • Experience with file management (creating and saving new files) • Good communication skills, patience when working with novices A track record of showing up on time and a method of transportation Training: Training will be provided by the full time staff members on duty, and will include shadowing another intern or staff member and completing training projects. As Volunteers: You will gain: • Resume-building to help get into college or find a job • Experience in video production, editing, sound mixing, image manipulation, etc • An opportunity to use the equipment and software for your own projects while not assisting visitors Apply_Now
Circulation Volunteer Assistant	View Details to Apply
Hours: Responsibilities: Qualifications: Minimum of two years of high school Knowledge: • Basic understanding of the Dewey Decimal System-must possess excellent alpha-numeric skills • Ability to understand and follow directions • Accuracy, patience, and a tolerance for meticulous work • Good vision • Ability to get along well with others and communicate pleasantly and effectively with patrons and library staff • Neat appearance • Ability to exert 20 pounds of force occasionally and 10 pounds of force frequently. Job requires lifting, pushing and pulling loaded bins, as well as stooping and standing for long periods of time. Training: • expand your social horizons • serve in your own community • keep up with the latest books • help, and be appreciated for it • contribute to the success of your public library As Volunteers: • acquire new skills and gain recognized work experience Apply_Now
Spanish/Bilingual Connections that Count Teacher	View Details to Apply
Hours: To Be Determined- All Branches 9 to 9 Monday –Thursday 9 to 6 Friday and Saturday Regional Branches and Main Library open Sundays 1-6 Responsibilities: This position requires a basic program orientation and a minimum 6 month volunteer commitment. Attend and successfully complete a specialized training session Prepare for storytelling session with age appropriate books and activities Give children joy of reading by reading aloud to small groups Maintain and send monthly statistics to program coordinator Maintain an attendance log of families assisting parents Qualifications: 18 years and over Ability to work with children primarily aged Birth -5 Strong oral communication skills and read aloud skills Be dependable, cooperative and flexible Speak Spanish Knowledge: Enjoy reading aloud to young children (Birth -5) Communicate clearly and effectively Strong customer service skills Ability to understand and follow directions Comfort reading before small groups Be able to have fun Speak Spanish Training: Attend a specialized volunteer training session As Volunteers: acquire new skills and gain recognized work experience expand your social horizons serve in your own community keep up with the latest children’s books Help PLCMC build a literate and educated community contribute to the success of your public library Apply_Now
Technology Tutor	View Details to Apply
Hours: To Be Determined Responsibilities: This position requires a 1 hour training and minimum 3 month volunteer commitment. PLCMC seeks volunteers for technology based programs. Volunteer will work one-on-one with adult patrons. One-on-one time with patron will last 45 minutes to one hour, depending on the type of tutorial session. Tutorial sessions will instruct patron in basic computer use, such as introduction to Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc), internet basics (how to sign up for an email account) or how to create and post a resume online. Tutorial subjects will be determined by the patron during sign up and the volunteer will know ahead of time what subject to prepare for. Volunteers would be required to dedicate two hour time blocks. The Public Library will provide space and equipment, and will handle program sign ups. A staff member will be on hand to assist with program. Volunteer will be required to attend an orientation about equipment. First program begins in June 2009. Qualifications: This opportunity is available for Morrison, Matthews and Main Library 18 years and over Strong oral communication skills and technology comfort level Be dependable, cooperative and flexible Knowledge: High level of comfort with technology, such as internet use, Microsoft Office, and teaching basic computer skills Communicate clearly and effectively Strong customer service skills Training: Attend 1 Hour training session at designated branch As Volunteers: acquire new skills and gain recognized work experience Help PLCMC build a computer literate and educated community Contribute to the success of your public library Apply_Now
Spanish Language Tutor	View Details to Apply
Hours: Flexible - room availability& patron needs will determine hours Responsibilities: PLCMC seeks volunteer for Spanish language programs. Volunteer will work with 1-5 adult patrons, with sessions lasting 1 hour. Volunteer will train English speakers in conversational Spanish. Lessons will be based upon volunteer expertise, but will also depend upon the needs of the students. Subjects can encompass Spanish vocabulary for use in the workplace and commonly used terms for both professional and personal use. Volunteers will be required to dedicate a 90 minute to two hour time block for set up and clean up of class materials, and for the class time itself. The Public Library will provide space and will handle program sign ups. Volunteer will be required to attend an orientation. First program begins July 2009 Qualifications: This opportunity is available at Morrison, Matthews and Main Library. Ability to teach and speak Spanish to small groups Ability to work well independently Knowledge: Profiency in Spanish and English and most importantly, the volunteer must feel comfortable with teaching these skills to patrons. Give sufficient notice (at least one week) if unable to complete a program. Ability to get along well with others and communicate pleasantly and effectively with patrons and library staff. Training: Attend 1 hour volunteer training session at designated branch As Volunteers: • free parking • a chance to teach patrons valuble language skills • gain recognized work experience • expand your social horizons • serve in your own community • help, and be appreciated for it • contribute to the success of your public library Apply_Now

We would like to direct you toward our most common needs which are the job descriptions you see posted. However, if you have unique skill sets and believe that you just don’t fit any of our current volunteer opportunities please complete the General Online Application. We will try to find a match for you!

For more information please call the Library’s Volunteer Coordinator at (704) 416-0711 or email.

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