Volunteer

Interested in Helping Out? Become a Library Volunteer!

Volunteers play an important role in the library's ability to serve the public. They perform tasks under the supervision of library staff, including shelving, shelf reading, book repair, storytime craft preparation, and much more. Some volunteers also choose to deliver books to home-bound patrons. Summer is also an excellent season to lend a helping hand in the children's room, when many additional activities are added to the schedule. The support of volunteers of all ages enhances the ability of the staff to perform other tasks and serve the public. We value our volunteers!

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Patrons who are 17 and older who are applying to volunteer must visit the library to complete a Volunteer Application and a town CORI form. The staff can explain the volunteer tasks and activities at that time. When the CORI form is turned in to the staff, a copy of the applicant's driver's license or another state-issued ID will be made.

Patrons who are between the ages of 12-16 who are applying to volunteer must visit the library to complete a Youth Volunteer Application. The staff can explain the volunteer tasks and activities at that time.

All volunteers, regardless of age, should be familiar with the Volunteer Policy. Click here for Volunteer Policy.

Periodically, volunteer orientation sessions are held to explain the volunteer program to interested persons. Each volunteer will meet with the library director and will be matched with tasks that seem interesting and appropriate to their skills.

Volunteers sign in and out each week and wear identification badges indicating they are library volunteers.  Patrons' questions are referred to staff members. Each year, a volunteer recognition event is held so that the staff and trustees can express their appreciation for the assistance received.