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Volunteer Information: Book Buddy Program Coordinator
Job Description
Purpose of Position:
To coordinate the "Book Buddy" program,
which provides library materials to housebound
individuals.
Qualifications:
Ability to work well with Library staff Volunteers, patrons
and staff at various county facilities. Ability to work
independently.Excellent written and oral communications skills.Good
organizational skills. Ability to travel countywide to facilities and
events. Public speaking skills a plus.
Responsible to: Library Director
Responsibilities.
- Market the "Book Buddy" program to the general public and to identified groups and facilities working with senior citizens, the housebound, etc.
- Recruit Volunteers
to take library materials to "Book Buddy" participants. - Arrange for police
to run a criminal background cheek on all interested Volunteers. - Match each participating patron with a volunteer.
- Aid in training of volunteers
- In conjuction with a Librarian, make readers advisory materials available to patrons and volunteers.
Time Commitment: Three to four hours commitment per
week for a minimum of one year.
Benefits of Volunteering:
Benefits of Volunteering: Working with many groups in
the community; establishing valuable contacts with local media, civic,
and
healthcare organizations. Gaining or expanding marketing skills and
organizational/supervisory experience. Satisfaction from providing
a valuable service.
Grounds for Termination:
Inability to perform job-related tasks proficiently;
unacceptable customer service; abuse of library privileges; failure to
maintain confidentiality- or failure to fulfill time commitment.
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