Volunteer Application

Volunteer at the Library The Library is fortunate to have volunteers who contribute their time, talent, and energy to a variety of long-term and short-term commitments. Opportunities range from volunteering in the children’s and teen spaces, digital creativity center, and the Friends of the Library Bookstore, to tutoring adult learners, to the maintenance of the collection, and much more.

If you are interested in volunteering, please complete an application. As opportunities arise that match your interests and availability, someone will contact you. If you have questions about volunteering, please call the Library’s Volunteer Coordinator, Leanne Zdravecky, at (812) 349-3050, or visit the Main Library's third-floor administration office.

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First Name *

Last Name *

Email *

Phone (home)

Phone (cell)

Preferred contact method

Address

City

Zip code

Emergency Contact (Name)

Emergency Contact (Phone)

Availability

Choose all the times you are available to volunteer NOTE: Volunteer needs vary by department. Set schedules may or may not apply.

	Morning	Afternoon	Evening
Monday	Monday - Morning	Monday - Afternoon	Monday - Evening
Tuesday	Tuesday - Morning	Tuesday - Afternoon	Tuesday - Evening
Wednesday	Wednesday - Morning	Wednesday - Afternoon	Wednesday - Evening
Thursday	Thursday - Morning	Thursday - Afternoon	Thursday - Evening
Friday	Friday - Morning	Friday - Afternoon
Saturday	Saturday - Morning	Saturday - Afternoon
Sunday		Sunday - Afternoon

Are there any times you cannot volunteer?

Areas of Interest in the Library

Administration - Volunteers provide clerical assistance.
Children's Services - Volunteers supervise the Learn and Play Space, assist with programs and help maintain the collection.
Community Access Television Services (CATS) - After completing training, volunteers will assist staff with electronic equipment in CATS Master Control and Dub Rooms. Volunteers will also serve as department receptionist/switchboard operators, and monitor the audio and video signals of the CATS network.
Ellettsville Branch - Volunteers help keep library shelves in order (training required), assist with library programs, clean materials and/or grounds.
Facilities - Volunteers assist with maintenance and cleaning. Friends of the Library Bookstore: Possible volunteer positions include straightening shelves, working as a cashier and boxing books.
Homebound Delivery - Volunteers select materials for and deliver to the same pre-assigned homebound patron each month.
Level Up - Volunteer to help with or lead a Level Up program.
Literacy Tutoring for Adults (VITAL) - VITAL welcomes volunteers to assist with: adult basic literacy and ESL tutoring, English conversation groups, office assistance and fundraising. No experience is required; training will be provided.
Step One (VITAL) - Volunteer to help with VITAL's Step One program.
Teen Services - Be a teen tech volunteer, Math Homework Help tutor or mentor program volunteer.

Areas of Interest in the Library

	Most interested	Very interested	Somewhat interested	Not very interested	Not at all interested
Administration	Administration - Most interested	Administration - Very interested	Administration - Somewhat interested	Administration - Not very interested	Administration - Not at all interested
Children's Services	Children's Services - Most interested	Children's Services - Very interested	Children's Services - Somewhat interested	Children's Services - Not very interested	Children's Services - Not at all interested
Community Access Television Services (CATS)	Community Access Television Services (CATS) - Most interested	Community Access Television Services (CATS) - Very interested	Community Access Television Services (CATS) - Somewhat interested	Community Access Television Services (CATS) - Not very interested	Community Access Television Services (CATS) - Not at all interested
Ellettsville Branch	Ellettsville Branch - Most interested	Ellettsville Branch - Very interested	Ellettsville Branch - Somewhat interested	Ellettsville Branch - Not very interested	Ellettsville Branch - Not at all interested
Facilities	Facilities - Most interested	Facilities - Very interested	Facilities - Somewhat interested	Facilities - Not very interested	Facilities - Not at all interested
Friends of the Library Bookstore	Friends of the Library Bookstore - Most interested	Friends of the Library Bookstore - Very interested	Friends of the Library Bookstore - Somewhat interested	Friends of the Library Bookstore - Not very interested	Friends of the Library Bookstore - Not at all interested
Homebound Delivery	Homebound Delivery - Most interested	Homebound Delivery - Very interested	Homebound Delivery - Somewhat interested	Homebound Delivery - Not very interested	Homebound Delivery - Not at all interested
Level Up	Level Up - Most interested	Level Up - Very interested	Level Up - Somewhat interested	Level Up - Not very interested	Level Up - Not at all interested
Literacy Tutoring for Adults (VITAL)	Literacy Tutoring for Adults (VITAL) - Most interested	Literacy Tutoring for Adults (VITAL) - Very interested	Literacy Tutoring for Adults (VITAL) - Somewhat interested	Literacy Tutoring for Adults (VITAL) - Not very interested	Literacy Tutoring for Adults (VITAL) - Not at all interested
Teen Services	Teen Services - Most interested	Teen Services - Very interested	Teen Services - Somewhat interested	Teen Services - Not very interested	Teen Services - Not at all interested
Other	Other - Most interested	Other - Very interested	Other - Somewhat interested	Other - Not very interested	Other - Not at all interested
Other (please describe)	Other (please describe)
Additional Level Up Services Question	Skills or Interests Please indicate special skills or interests you would like to share.
Additional Tutor Volunteer Questions	Gender * Male Female Education/Training How long will you be able to tutor? other vital
Additional Teen Services Question	How would you like to volunteer in Teen Services? Teen Volunteer (for 12-19 year olds) Math Homework Help Tutor (minimum 19 years old, math/science skills necessary, prior tutoring experience preferred) Mentor Teens in the Ground Floor (minimum age 20)

Why do you want to volunteer?

To get work experience

To reduce overdue fines

Community involvement

Class requirement

Court ordered community service

For Minors (Teens Under 18)

Parent name and email address required as a form of consent for teens under 18 to volunteer.

Parent/Guardian Name

Parent/Guardian Email

What grade are you in?

Have you ever been convicted of a crime?

The library conducts background checks relevant to the responsibilities of the volunteer position assignment.

Yes

If so, please explain the circumstances of your conviction.

Please note that the existence of a conviction record will not necessarily bar a volunteer applicant's acceptance in the library volunteer program. Please verify that you do not have a history of serious criminal action and that you do not engage in behavior that might jeopardize your safety or that of others.

I certify that I have made true, correct and complete answers and statements on this application in the knowledge that they may be relied upon in considering my offer to volunteer. I understand that any omission or falsely answered statements made by me on this application, or in any supplemental information, will be sufficient cause for failure to be placed, or for my discharge, should I become a volunteer with Monroe County Public Library.

I agree

Check the box if you agree to the above statement. Acceptance of this application does not guarantee that you will be placed as a volunteer.

Updated March 11, 2020

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