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Information Desk Assistant
Time Commitment
Flexible schedule, minimum 3 month time commitment
Purpose
Volunteers will help make patrons' visits to the library easier and promote a sense of friendliness at the library.
Benefits of Volunteering
- Chance to meet new people
- To work in pleasant surroundings
- To develop new skills
- Give something back to the community
- Share your talents
- Feel needed and valued
- Enhance your resume
- Satisfaction from accomplishment
Duties & Responsibilities
- Answer basic questions and concerns
- Direct patrons with more specific questions to others who can help
- Give directions around the library (restrooms, photocopier, children's room, etc.)
- Dispense library pamphlets/brochures
- Give out applications to those wishing to volunteer
Skills/Abilities/Qualifications Required
- Must be outgoing and willing to engage with all sort of people
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work well with staff and other volunteers
- Ability to receive instructions fromm library staff
