Use the following template to create a position. Areas highlighted in yellow need to be altered. When finished, copy and paste the information into a new document—you’ll to share it! want <Name of Library> <Address of Library> What: The <Example Public Library> provides vital services to the community, and volunteers will make a difference in the ability of the library to serve < Example> and the surrounding area. Volunteers are currently needed to < task>. <Task>are usually <Description of task.> <Tasks> are <length of task, such as 1 hour> When applying for this position, consider these special requirements: to work independently> <Ability strength necessary to transport materials and push/pull carts> <Physical to stand for periodf time> <Ability extended to stand on stepstool while removing or replacing materialn shelves> <Ability to squat while removing or replacing materialn shelves> <Ability to read shelf labels> <Ability When: <Monday—Friday:> <Various times during the day and/or evening> <How often task will be needed. Weekly? Bi-weekly?> <For example, 6:30 p.m. to8:00 p.m. on Thursdays.> Dates must be worked out < at least two weeks> in advance so the library can advertise the classes and register participants. Contact: <Your Name> <555-555-5555> Step 3. Create a Volunteer Application Form to Know Your Library: On the “Getting Volunteers” worksheet, is there an existing volunteer program? If so, is there a volunteer application and can that volunteer application be used for this program? If not, use the following to create your own volunteer application using this template. Areas highlighted in yellow need to be edited. When finished, copy and paste the information into a new document.:
Use the following template to create a position. Areas highlighted in yellow need to be altered. When finished, copy and paste the information into a new document—you’ll want to share it! <Name of Library> <Address of Library> What: The <Example Public Library> provides vital services to the community, and volunteers will make a difference in the ability of the library to serve < Example> and the surrounding area. Volunteers are currently needed to < task>. <Task>are usually <Description of task.> <Tasks> are <length of task, such as 1 hour> When applying for this position, consider these special requirements: <Ability to work independently> <Physical strength necessary to transport materials and push/pull carts> <Ability to stand for extended periodf time> <Ability to stand on stepstool while removing or replacing materialn shelves> <Ability to squat while removing or replacing materialn shelves> <Ability to read shelf labels> When: <Monday—Friday:> <Various times during the day and/or evening> <How often task will be needed. Weekly? Bi-weekly?> <For example, 6:30 p.m. to8:00 p.m. on Thursdays.> Dates must be worked out < at least two weeks> in advance so the library can advertise the classes and register participants. Contact: <Your Name> <555-555-5555> Step 3. Create a Volunteer Application Form On the “Getting to Know Your Library: Volunteers” worksheet, is there an existing volunteer program? If so, is there a volunteer application and can that volunteer application be used for this program? If not, use the following to create your own volunteer application using this template. Areas highlighted in yellow need to be edited. When finished, copy and paste the information into a new document.:
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