Opportunities From: Town of Mooresville

We anticipate that this program will begin Summer 2022.  Currently, we will need only 5 delivery drivers to start, please considering joining the waitlist because we anticipate a need for more in the future.  Please read the entire description before applying, thanks.   BOOKS ON WHEELS DELIVERY VOLUNTEERS 

Location: Mooresville Public Library/Various Locations Around Mooresville 

Duration: Continuous for a year  

Hours/Days: Minimum of once a month; two to three hours at a time.  Volunteers can choose to do multiple days of the month and other times if they choose 

Summary 

 

Homebound Delivery Volunteers will assist in delivery of library materials to patrons that are in assisted living facilities, nursing homes, and residences in our service area.  Volunteers will be assigned to designated homebound patrons in order to form a collaboration between volunteers and patrons that is consistent.  

Volunteers must be comfortable using their own vehicle that has valid insurance to complete this volunteer activity.  Volunteer will sign a waiver form above and beyond the standard form that is mandatory for this position since driving is involved, as well as have a mandatory background check.  A volunteer commitment for at least a year is needed to be considered for this volunteer position. 

 

Responsibilities  

 

Check the schedule on the day of delivery and determine the best route for delivery.  Confirm with other staff/volunteer plans for pick up and check with library staff to determine if a homebound patron has missing books or another library related issue prior to delivery.  Refer homebound patrons who request help with library services and finding materials to library staff or volunteer liaison.  Staff will help patrons with services and locate materials within the library.  Takes adequate notes about patrons needs to relay to library staff.    Ensure that homebound patrons receive their materials in a timely manner and assist patrons with the return delivery of their materials and form positive relationships with homebound patrons.  Communicate regularly with the library’s Volunteer Coordinator, volunteer liaison, and staff regarding questions, volunteer schedule, suggestions, and to request supplies.  When you must cancel a scheduled Homebound Delivery shift, notify the library’s Volunteer Coordinator as soon as possible.  Abide by the Mooresville Public Library’s confidentiality policy and support for intellectual freedom.  Other duties as assigned by library staff. 

 

Qualifications & Skills  

 

Homebound Delivery Volunteers must be at least 18 years old and hold a valid driver’s license with access to an insured vehicle.  Volunteer applicants will be asked to interview with the Volunteer Coordinator and authorize a criminal background check.  Eligible Homebound Delivery Volunteers will be required to sign waiver forms prior to volunteering for the program.  Desired qualifications and skills include: 

Being respectful of diverse lifestyles, cultures, religions, and values.  Having a working knowledge of basic library functions and services.  Showing patience and respect for those that are in a homebound situation.  Be respectful of boundaries created by library staff and patrons for delivery. Being punctual on scheduled days and maintaining positive relationships with homebound patrons, other volunteers, and library staff.  Ability to work as part of a team with other Library staff and volunteers.  Following all directions given by Library staff. 

 

Physical Requirements 

  

Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, standing, walking, reaching, grasping, using fingers, talking, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, hearing, and repetitive motions. Must be able to perform light work exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally; up to 10 pounds of force frequently; and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.  Must be able to drive an insured vehicle with a valid driver’s license that is free and clear of violations as determined by the appropriate authorities. 

 

Application & Orientation Process 

 

The Library Volunteer Coordinator will read applications, interview individuals who meet the Homebound Delivery qualifications and then a criminal background check will be conducted.  Just because you apply for this opportunity is not a guarantee for the position since other steps need to occur prior to starting.  New volunteers will be required to attend a Homebound Delivery volunteer orientation and will be given a welcome meeting and tour of the library. 

 

For More Information   

 

Please contact Kerrie Castle, Library Volunteer Services Coordinator at kcastle@mooresvillenc.gov or 704-663-1062 if you have any questions on this program or how to apply.  Thank you for your interest in this program.  

ADOPT A SHELF VOLUNTEERS 

Location: Mooresville Public Library 

Duration: Continuous   

Hours/Days: Minimum of once a week; an hour shift at a time.  Volunteers can choose to do multiple days and times if they choose. 

 

You will be put on a waitlist after the slots have been filled up, please join the waitlist and you will be contacted when there is an opening.

Summary 

Adopt a Shelf Helpers assist in shelving on the upper floor of MPL and will keep one designated area of the library in order.  Volunteers will be assigned to either an area in the fiction, young adult, or non-fiction sections to keep orderly, neat, and well-maintained. 

Volunteers must be comfortable shelving, arranging, and shifting books along with light housekeeping of an area. A volunteer commitment for at least six months is requested. 

 

Responsibilities  

 

Check with reference upon arrival to see if any shelving needs to be completed for an area on the upper floor of the library.  Check the carts on the upper floor of the library to see if any materials need to be shelved prior to starting in designated area for shift.  Have responsibility for one designated area of the non-fiction, fiction, or young adult areas of the library.  Shelf read designated section according to the Dewey Decimal system and keep designated area neat, tidy, clean and well maintained.  Shift books as appropriately directed by library staff.  Refer patrons who request help with library services and finding materials to library staff.  Staff will help patrons with services and locate materials within the library.    Communicate regularly with the library’s Volunteer Coordinator regarding questions, volunteer schedule, suggestions, and to request supplies.  When you must cancel a scheduled Adopt a Shelf shift, notify the library’s Volunteer Coordinator as soon as possible.  Abide by the Mooresville Public Library’s confidentiality policy and support for intellectual freedom.  Other duties as assigned by library staff. 

 

Qualifications & Skills  

Adopt a Shelf Volunteers must be at least 18 years old.  Volunteer applicants will be asked to interview with the Volunteer Coordinator and authorize a criminal background check.  Eligible Adopt a Shelf Volunteers will be required to sign waiver forms prior to volunteering for the program.  Desired qualifications and skills include: 

Be respectful of diverse lifestyles, cultures, religions, and values.  Have a working knowledge of basic library functions and services.  Have a willingness to learn more about the Dewey Decimal system and the organization of materials in a library.  Be punctual on scheduled days and responsible for maintaining a designated area of the library.  Ability to work as part of a team with other Library staff.  Follow all directions given by Library staff.  Physical Requirements 

Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, standing, walking, reaching, grasping, using fingers, talking, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, hearing, and repetitive motions. Must be able to perform light work exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally; up to 10 pounds of force frequently; and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. 

Application & Orientation Process 

Prospective volunteers who submit their application forms by the month of September 2021 will be given priority consideration for the Adopt a Shelf Program.  Additional Adopt a Shelf volunteers will be placed when volunteer openings occur during the year.   

The Library Volunteer Coordinator will read applications, interview individuals who meet the Adopt a Shelf qualifications and then a criminal background check will be conducted.  New volunteers will be required to attend a Adopt a Shelf volunteer orientation and will be given a welcome meeting and tour of the library. 

For More Information   

Please contact Kerrie Castle, Library Volunteer Services Coordinator at kcastle@mooresvillenc.gov or 704-663-1062 if you have any questions on this program or how to apply.  Thank you for your interest in this program.  

Teens that are 16-18 years of age may respond to this opportunity to complete in-person volunteering at the library.  The opportunities will vary and may be helping with programming, assisting with library page duties, grounds clean-up, etc.  In order to volunteer and be contacted by the library, you will need to respond to this opportunity.  We do not receive any notifications if you just sign up for an account, we only receive them if you respond to this opportunity.  This position requires a commitment of a minimum of 15 hours. If you are in need of less than 15 community service hours, please contact the teen librarian, Megan Mosher directly at mmosher@mooresvillenc.gov or by phone at 704-799-4161.

Please note that there is a limit to how many in-person teen volunteers that we may have at one time.  If there is not a position available, you will be put on a waitlist.  Please note that you may or may not be contacted when added to the waitlist, it may take some time for other positions to open up.  

Also, If you are a teen or a parent of a teen that is between the ages 13-15, you will need to contact Megan Mosher at mmosher@mooresvillenc.gov for volunteer information.  Please do not respond to this opportunity if you are 13-15 or 19+.  Thank you.