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Visiting Library Service Volunteer

Community Outreach Program

Cambridge Public Library (formerly Idea Exchange)


   About the Position

Impact Statement
Provide companionship and library materials to library members who are homebound or reside in a retirement residence, and make friendships of your own. VLS Volunteers take library materials to those who can't make it in.

Description
Tasks include:
• Choose materials according to client’s interests
• Place materials on hold
• Sign out materials
• Keep record of what has been borrowed
• Deliver materials and visit with client
• Keep record of what has been enjoyed
• Collect books and other items that are ready to be returned
• Follow our Idea Exchange Code of Conduct at all times.


Position Qualifications

Ideal for: An Individual
Age: 21+

Area(s) of Interest: Arts/Culture, Library/Research , Senior Services

Skill(s): Customer Service, Interpersonal Communication, Communicate in Plain Language, Verbal Communication, Problem Solving, Empathy


Training / Work Condtions

Training Details: Training provided by Volunteer Coordinator
Working Conditions:
Transportation: Car required


Time Commitment

Duration: 7 - 12 months
Weekday - Daytime, Weekday - Evening, Weekend - Daytime, Anytime

   Contact Information
http://ideaexchange.org
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Amanda Allendorf
5196210460 Ext. 155
1 North Square Cambridge, N1S 2K6
Cambridge

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