Volunteer

Friends of MNPS School Libraries Volunteers

We seek volunteers to assist in our school libraries with weekly shelving and collection maintenance. We also need volunteers willing to help on occasion with special projects. 

Volunteer Duties

We have two kinds of volunteers: Weekly Volunteers and Special Project Volunteers. Their tasks are:

Weekly Volunteers
  • Shelve books
  • Unpack and process new books
Special Project Volunteers
  • Assist with collection moves
  • Assist with inventory

Volunteer Requirements

  • Be at least 18 years of age to volunteer.
  • Complete and pass a background check through PENCIL prior to volunteering.
  • Complete a training session with MNPS Library Services. 
  • Work with MNPS Library Services to be placed with a school in need.
  • Weekly Volunteers commit to a regular schedule.
  • Special Project Volunteers only will be called on occasion as the need arises. 

General Information

  • Tasks, such as unpacking new books and assisting with collection moves, may require lifting 10-20 lbs.
  • Volunteers will not be working directly with students.

To Sign Up or If You Have Questions

  • Please register with UpSquad to receive more information about next steps for volunteering.
    • Please disregard any registration date in the form because specialized training will be offered to potential volunteers after they pass the background check.
  • Questions? Please contact Library Services and a member of our team will be in touch.
 

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School library doors

The front  doors of Ruby Major Elementary Library.