PURPOSE:

The Person County Public Library welcomes volunteers and recognizes that they are a valuable resource. Their talents aid the library in executing its mission to provide quality services to the public. Volunteers are valuable advocates for the library. Library staff will continually work to recognize the contributions of library volunteers and seek to expand the library volunteer group as needed. 

Volunteers are coordinated by the Assistant Director/ Programming and Services Librarian and must be at least 18 years of age. Each volunteer must complete the volunteer application, which will be kept on file in the library. Volunteer talents, experience, availability and interests will be considered by the Assistant Director/Programming and Services Librarian.

VOLUNTEER SERVICES:

• The library does not compensate volunteers for time spent or expense incurred. 
• Volunteers may be removed by the supervisor or Library Director if the work performance is not satisfactory.
• Volunteers are bound by all library policies.
• Each volunteer will be supervised by a library staff member at all times and will report to the Assistant Director/Programming and Services Librarian.
• Volunteers represent the library and shall be guided by the same work and behaviors codes as employees. They work with the status of “at-will” employees. 
• Volunteers are not allowed in staff-only areas without direct supervision.
• Volunteers are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of all proprietary or privileged information which they may be exposed to while serving as a volunteer. 

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

• Shelf Reading (Making certain that materials were shelved correctly and shift books where necessary)
• Assist at the Person County Friends of the Library Book Sale. 
• Re-shelve books and other materials.
• Straighten magazine and newspaper shelves.
• Assist with special projects.
• Assist with programs and special events.
• Chaperone movies.
• Basic cleaning and upkeep of the library (i.e. Watering Plants)

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TEEN VOLUNTEER POLICY

PURPOSE

The Person County Public Library welcomes teen volunteers and recognizes that they are a valuable resource. Their talents aid the library in executing its mission to provide quality services to the public. Teen volunteers are valuable advocates for the library. 

A teen is able to volunteer between the ages of 16 to 17. Teens are limited to two hours of volunteer service per day. The time for teen volunteering in the library is limited during the week. Each volunteer must complete a teen volunteer application, which will be kept on file at the library. A parent or legal guardian must sign the application. If volunteer is being dropped off or picked-up, their parent or legal guardian must arrive 15 minutes prior to closing. Failure to comply will result in the teen being unable to volunteer in the future. When the teen comes to volunteer, they need to log their time in the Teen Volunteer Log Book. Teen volunteer talents, experience, availability and interest will be considered by the Youth Services Librarian.  

VOLUNTEER SERVICES:
• The library is not responsible for any unsupervised teen when inside of the library. If a parent or legal guardian chooses to drop their teen off at the library to volunteer they do so at their own risk. 
• The library does not compensate teen volunteers for time spent or expense incurred, but volunteering hours will be documented for future resumes, job applications, college applications, or other opportunities. 
• Teen volunteers are bound by all library policies. 
• Each teen volunteer will be supervised by a library staff member at all times and will report to the Youth Services Librarian with any questions or concerns that arise during volunteer time.
• Teen volunteers represent the library and shall be guided by the same work and behavior codes as employees. 
• Teen volunteers are not allowed in staff-only areas without supervision.
• Teen volunteers are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of all proprietary or privileged information which they may be exposed to while serving as a volunteer. 

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

• Shelf Reading (Making certain that materials were shelved correctly and shift books where necessary)
• Re-shelve books and other materials.
• Straighten magazine and newspaper shelves.
• Assist with special projects.
• Basic cleaning and upkeep of the library (i.e. Watering Plants)