Youth Volunteering at Morrill Memorial Library:

The Morrill Memorial Library is a great place for kids to volunteer! Middle and high school students are encouraged to read our Volunteer Job description below to see what type of service they can do in the Children's Room. Please check back here in the Fall of 2024 to apply for volunteer hours at the library for the next season.

Position Purpose:

The purpose of this position is to support the staff and collections in the Children’s Department at the Morrill Memorial Library. Student volunteers will complete creative project-based work along with mandatory routine tasks to help staff provide library services to children and families in Norwood; all other related work as required.

Supervision:

Supervision Received: Works under the direct supervision of Head of Youth Services or the Assistant Children’s Librarians (in the Head of Youth Service’s absence) to complete assigned tasks.
Training Provided: Orientation to volunteering at the Morrill Memorial Library, tour of the library. Other training as needed.

Work Environment:

Work is performed in a public area of the library or in a staff workspace. The work environment can be noisy with many patrons during high-use times of the Children’s Room.
Operates telephones, computers, and all other standard office equipment.
Once adequate training and direction are provided, volunteers are expected to work independently to complete the assigned tasks and seek out guidance from staff as needed.

Essential Functions:

• Sort, shelve, shift, and straighten library materials
• Assist with preparation, set-up and clean-up of youth programs and special events
• Help prepare materials for public use
• Clean shelves and display areas; set up library displays
• May assist to perform duties such as filing, photocopying and assisting patrons with program registration
• Performs other duties as assigned, consistent with the level of responsibilities listed above

Recommended Minimum Qualifications:

• Student volunteers must be at least 12 years of age to volunteer in the library
• Ability to be self-directed and organize work responsibly
• Ability to work collaboratively with department staff and other volunteers on special projects
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks and follow checklists for routine tasks
• Knowledge of spoken and written English

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to push book carts or bins loaded with library materials
• Ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time
• Ability to perform repetitive hand and arm motions for prolonged periods of time
• Ability to bend, stoop, lift, push, and twist
• Ability to use fine motor skills for cutting and other hand use tasks

Volunteer Commitment Expectations:

• Schedule: One (1) two-hour shift per week. Shifts will be scheduled after school hours and during the evenings. Weekend hours are not available
• Preferred Volunteer Commitment: Four (4) months; completing at least (20) shifts. Volunteers may reapply after the initial 4 month period is completed
• CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) Required:Must pass a criminal background check (applies to minors as well)
• Youth Volunteer opportunities will reopen in the Fall of 2024.