Do you want to give back to your community? Do you need service hours for school? Keep reading to find out how to volunteer at your local library!
The Basics
- We accept volunteers 12 and older.
- Volunteers over 18 years old must pass a background check.
- Service hours are tracked and available for your records.
Volunteer Opportunities
Our volunteer opportunities change depending on the library’s needs. Once you have applied, the volunteer coordinator will be able to communicate the current needs and work with you on the best fit. In general, these are some opportunities that are often available:
- Technical Processing, Jeffersonville location
- Non-customer facing department who needs volunteers for labeling books;
Skills needed: high attention to detail, dexterity - Public Services, Jeffersonville location
- Needs volunteers to straighten books and keep area tidy;
Skills needed: ability to work in a fast-paced environment, multitasking, organization - Youth Services, Jeffersonville location
- Needs volunteers to straighten books, keep area tidy, and cut out crafts;
Skills needed: high attention to detail, organization - Family and Local History Room (Genealogy), Jeffersonville location
- Needs volunteers to cut crafts in the Makerspace, assistance microfilming documents, or help with special projects;
Skills needed: attention to detail - Clarksville Location
- Needs volunteers to help with craft kits, programming prep, pulling books, and scanning;
Skills needed: high attention to detail, organization
FAQ
How can I get started?
Fill out a volunteer application [click here to download one now] and email it to tcurtis@jefflibrary.org. You have the option to pick up a paper copy of the Volunteer Application at the Clarksville or Jeffersonville locations. Once we receive your application, the volunteer coordinator will schedule a meet and greet which includes a tour.
How often can I volunteer?
We are flexible, and the volunteer coordinator will work with you on a schedule that works for you and the library. Typically, an ideal shift for a volunteer is 1-3 hours. If you need longer shifts, we will try to accommodate. Typically 1-2 days a week will work best for us. Again, if you need or want more days, we will try to accommodate.
What are the volunteer tasks?
It depends. While JTPL tries to place volunteers where their interests and skills will be best suited, your placement also depends on which departments have the greatest need. Always feel free to check in with the volunteer coordinator on what is needed to see if something piques your interest. Almost all volunteering tasks require dexterity, attention to detail, and reliability.
Questions?
Contact Taylor Curtis, Executive Assistant, at tcurtis@jefflibrary.org or 812-285-8601.