Volunteers
We invite you to share your
time and talents with the Smith-Ennismore-Lakefield Public Library, in one of
our many rewarding volunteer opportunities. Our volunteers - currently
approximately 160 strong - help us celebrate the joys of literacy, learning and
volunteerism. In 2003, they donated more than 20,000 hours of service to the
Library. By contributing a few hours of your time, you too, can support the
Library's commitment to providing excellent services to our community.
Volunteer Program
Opportunities
Library Positions
Programming Fundraising
(Thrift
Store, Causeway Treasure Trove,
Renewed
Classics, Book Sales, etc.)
Youth Volunteers Application
Forms
Library Related Jobs
- Circulation and renewal of library items
-
Reservations of library materials for patrons
- Processing new memberships
- Contacting patrons regarding overdue materials
- Shelving returned items
- Shelf reading and straightening
- Catalogue new items
- Repair materials
- Help others with Internet computers
- Assist patrons in locating materials
- Perform inter-library loan duties
- Pull items needing repair
Programming
We are looking for volunteers who are interested in
sharing their interests and skills with others. Some programming ideas include,
- Helping others use computers for word processing,
email or searching the Internet
- Sharing your gardening, cooking, craft, decorating,
etc. skills with others
- Sharing your knowledge of travel, financial planning,
music, health care, etc.
Fundraising
Volunteers are needed to sort, display and sell donated items at our three
used clothing shops.
The Causeway Treasure Trove sells good quality used clothing and is
located on Ward Street next door to the OPP office. Proceeds from this site are
divided equally with Chemung & District Community Care
The Thrift Shop is located in the former Ennismore Municipal Building
in the Ennismore Recreation Complex where good quality used clothing is sold.
Proceeds from this site are divided equally with Chemung & District Community
Care
Renewed Classics, which is located in the former Lakefield Municipal
Building, sells good quality used clothing and books. All proceeds from this
site benefit the library.
We also need volunteers to help by raising funds through book sales and
special events.
Youth Volunteers
- Summer Children's Program (Summer)
Our Summer reading program is sure to be a blast as kids ages 4 to 12 meet
at the library for stories, games, crafts and fun. You can gain valuable
volunteer hours by helping our children's summer program coordinator run the
program. The program runs from July to the end of August. Fill out the
application form below and drop it off at your local branch.
Click here to print a
Youth Volunteer Application Form
What Our Volunteers Say...
- Being new to the community, I found volunteering to be a great way to
make new friends!
- It's a great way to give something back to your community.
- I love having the opportunity to see the new materials when they first
arrive.
- It's a great way to gain new skills in a welcoming environment.
Application Forms
We are delighted that you are interested in volunteering at our library. We
have many different
tasks in the library and would like to make the best use of your special skills
& talents. We
ask you to print out and complete an application form and submit it to the place
you wish to volunteer. Prior to final acceptance, all applicants must provide
an original Criminal Records Check
Library Volunteer Application - Bridgenorth
Library volunteer Application - Ennismore
Library Volunteer Application - Lakefield
Youth Volunteer
Renewed Classics Application (Lakefield)
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