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VOLUNTEERS
Wellesley Free Library volunteers support, enrich, and enhance the Library's services and programs by performing tasks that paid staff members are not available to do. Volunteers are asked to commit to a regular schedule of at least two hours a week for a minimum of 16 weeks. We do ask that you keep your hours as regular as possible, call in when you cannot make it, and provide advance notice of vacations.
Application
New volunteers will be asked to fill out an application form. It is available in the Administrative Office, or online by submitting the volunteer application form.
Training
When you become a volunteer, you will be assigned a Staff Supervisor, who will provide proper training. Because of staffing considerations, it will probably be necessary to arrange training on a weekday, although we will try to accommodate your schedule as much as possible.
Thank you for your interest in the Volunteer Program. We hope you will find your volunteer experience at the Library a pleasant and rewarding one.
Volunteer Positions Currently Available
- Position -- Desktop Publishing Expert
Flexible hours! The Library seeks expert help converting our informational brochures from MS Word to MS Publisher. The qualified volunteer is at an Expert level in MS Publisher. Volunteer will convert and revise Word documents to Publisher templates in accordance with the Library’s style guide, determine style, size and arrangement of illustrations, and integrate multiple software outputs into a publication-ready product. If you have experience producing, formatting, and proofreading a variety of documents involving word processing and page layouts, we need your help! Call Elise MacLennan at 781-235-1610 x1107 or email emaclennan@minlib.net
- Position --Computer Coaches
The Wellesley Free Library's Computer Coaching program helps senior citizens learn basic computer and internet skills. If you enjoy working with seniors who are interested in learning. Please join us....
Overview: Each Volunteer computer coach will be partnered with a senior citizen learner. Coach and learner will meet once a week for one hour through 6 - 8 lessons. Training and curriculum will be provided to the coaches. Through the weeks the curriculum covers the basics of using computers and the Internet; everything from turning on the computer and using a mouse, through following web links and using email. Our goal is to help seniors enrich their lives through the use of technology.
Requirements and Time Commitment
Attend an introductory training session at the Wellesley Free Library.
Meet with your learner partner for one hour a week for 6 - 8 weeks (based on student's previous experience) at the Wellesley Free Library computer lab. There is some flexibility in dates and times.
Provide weekly feedback to the coordinator of the program.
For more information, please contact Anna Litten at alitten@minlib.net.
Department: Circulation
Time Involvement: 2 - 10 hours per week, or as agreed upon with supervisor and Assistant director of Library Services.
Reports to: Circulation Supervisor
Accurate shelving is one of the most important jobs in the library. Shelvers must be committed to paying close attention to detail to ensure that every book is returned to its appropriate place on the shelf. Books shelved in the wrong place may be assumed to be "missing," keeping important resources out of the hands of those who need them.
Duties and Responsibilities
Accurately shelves books and other library materials in their appropriate position.
Maintains order, accessibility, and appearance of shelving. Reads spine labels and re-shelves books that are not in proper order.
Checks surrounding area while shelving on a continuous basis to identify areas where library materials have been mis-shelved.
Shifts books as necessary to assure easy access. Re-shelve appropriately any books or other library material found to have been mis-shelved.
Re-sets loose book-ends, straightens books that have slipped, keeps shelves looking neat. Removes all bookmarks, paper and litter from books and shelves.
Position Requirements
Must enjoy working in a library atmosphere. Ability to alphabetize and to place library materials in decimal numerical order. Ability to work independently and with little supervision. Some knowledge of the Dewey Decimal System is helpful. Ability to relate effectively with library staff and the public. Physical ability in keeping with the duties described. This position requires great attention to detail and a willingness to interrupt one's own work to correct the mis-shelving of others. An understanding of the importance of accurate and neat shelving is essential.
updated 8/18/2009
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