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Teen Tech-Desk Top Support
Time Commitment
2 hours, weekly, 2 week trial period
Purpose
The Teen Tech provides desktop support assisting patrons on public access computers.
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
- Opportunity to complete a community service component for high school graduation
Duties & Responsibilities
- Assists patrons on public access computers
- Helps setup email account
- Demonstrates how to access the library's electronic databases (MARVEL!)
- Assists customers with document printing tasks
- Troubleshoots and resolves basic software application issues (MS Office and Open Office applications)
- Refers patron to appropriate staff when requests are beyond Teen Tech expertise or access
Skills/Abilities/Qualifications Required
- Sophomore, junior or senior in high school
- Familiarity with PCs and MS Office applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to work and communicate with people from all age groups and backgrounds
- Professional appearance and attitude
