Opportunities From: Mesa County Libraries

Volunteer with the Friends of Mesa County Libraries Book Sale!

The Friends of Mesa County Libraries are gearing up for their big annual sale happening Wednesday, October 15 – Saturday, October 18 at the First Congregational Church in Grand Junction—and we need your help to make it a success!

This huge sale features thousands of books, DVDs, CDs, and more at unbeatable prices, and every purchase supports future library programs and projects.

We’re looking for friendly, enthusiastic volunteers to help with:

Setting up and organizing materials

Assisting shoppers

Packing up after the sale

Shifts are available Wednesday–Friday (9 AM–6 PM) and Saturday (9 AM–3 PM).

Whether you can give a couple of hours or a whole day, your time will make a big difference in bringing this community-loved event to life. Each volunteer gets one free book per shift. 

The purpose of this position is to support the Friends of MCL by safely and efficiently loading, unloading and moving boxes inside the Book Depository. Funds raised by the Friends' book sales are distributed to a variety of MCL programs, events, and capital projects.

Responsibilities, Duties, Functions, Tasks (what must be completed to achieve the goals):

Qualifications (minimum experience, skills, education, knowledge): ·        

Requirements:       

Time Commitment: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 10AM – 12PM; 2-6 hours weekly

We are seeking passionate and dedicated individuals to join our team as Community Outreach Volunteers for the Friends of Mesa County Libraries!

In this role, you will help build relationships within the community, promote our organization’s mission, and engage with diverse groups to make a meaningful impact.

The purpose of this position is to support the efforts of the Friends of Mesa County Library by taking used and donated materials and redistributing them throughout the community into Little Free Library locations.

Responsibilities, Duties, Functions, Tasks:

To replenish stock, go to book drop location (1425 N 5th Street) and pick up prepared boxes with materials to replenish Little Free Library locations

Utilize list of Little Free Library locations to replenish materials

Communicate as needed with Book Sorting Volunteers

Report hours to Volunteer Coordinator using Galaxy (online portal) or log sheet by the 8th of each month  

Qualifications (minimum experience, skills, education, knowledge):      

Patience, courteousness, calm demeanor, friendliness, willingness to help others learn, and enthusiastic attitude.      

Reliability and dependability to attend assigned shifts and inform staff of inability to attend shifts.         

Passion for community engagement and a commitment to our mission.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills.         

Ability to work independently and as part of a team Requirements: ·        

Ability to lift up to 40 pounds   

Current driver’s license, auto insurance and ability to drive to locations across Mesa County

Must be at least 18 years old

Interview with Volunteer Coordinator, background check, signed waivers and 2-hour orientation         

Physical ability to push, bend, stretch, reach, lift and read book spines

Communicate with other book drop & bookstore volunteers as needed      

Time Commitment: 5-10 hours monthly , schedule is flexible

We are seeking passionate and dedicated individuals to join our team as Community Outreach Volunteers.

In this role, you will help build relationships within the community, promote our organization’s mission, and engage with diverse groups to make a meaningful impact.

The purpose of this position is to support the efforts of the Friends of Mesa County Library by taking used and donated materials and redistributing them throughout the community into various locations in need

Qualifications (minimum experience, skills, education, knowledge):

·         Ability to lift up to 40 lbs

·         Current driver’s license, auto insurance and ability to drive to locations across Mesa County

·         Must be at least 18 years old

·         Interview with Volunteer Coordinator, background check, signed waivers and 2-hour orientation

·         Physical ability to push, bend, stretch, reach, lift and read book spines

·         Communicate with other book drop & bookstore volunteers as needed

Time Commitment:

·         5-10 hours monthly , schedule is flexible

The purpose of this position is to price and stock books and related media at the Friends of Mesa County Libraries Novel Idea Bookstore at the Central library. Funds raised by the Friends' book sales are distributed to a variety of MCL programs, events, and capital projects.

Responsibilities, Duties, Functions, Tasks (what must be completed to achieve the goals):

Qualifications (minimum experience, skills, education, knowledge):

·         Good organization skills and attention to detail

·         Customer service focus- capability to maintain a professional, courteous and friendly demeanor

·         Knowledge of popular books, genres, and authors is helpful

·         Excellent oral and written communication skills

·         Creative ideas for displaying materials are welcome

·         Physical ability to lift up to 40 pounds

·         Physical ability to push, bend, stretch, reach, lift and read book spines

·         Strong desire to work individually and as a team

Requirements:

·         Current driver’s license, auto insurance and ability to drive less than 1 mile

·         Must be at least 18 years old

·         Interview with Volunteer Coordinator, background check, signed waivers and 2-hour orientation

·         Communicate with other bookstore and kiosk clerks as needed

Time Commitment:

·         Minimum of 2-4 hours weekly, schedule is flexible

The purpose of this position is to stock and maintain the Novel Idea Kiosk located in the Fruita Library. Books and media sold benefit the Friends of Mesa County Libraries, who distribute funds to a variety of Mesa County Library programs and events.

The purpose of this position is to stock and maintain the Novel Idea Kiosk located in the Clifton Library. Books and media sold benefit the Friends of Mesa County Libraries, who distribute funds to a variety of Mesa County Libraries programs and events.

The purpose of this position is to price and stock books and related media at the Friends of Mesa County Libraries Novel Idea Bookstore at the Central library. Funds raised by the Friends' book sales are distributed to a variety of MCL programs, events, and capital projects. The Novel Idea Bookstore is located in the west entry way of the Central Library.

Responsibilities, Duties, Functions, Tasks (what must be completed to achieve the goals):

Qualifications (minimum experience, skills, education, knowledge):

·         Good organization skills and attention to detail

·         Customer service focus- capability to maintain a professional, courteous and friendly demeanor

·         Knowledge of popular books, genres, and authors is helpful

·         Excellent oral and written communication skills

·         Physical ability to lift up to 40 pounds

·         Physical ability to push, bend, stretch, reach, lift and read book spines

·         Strong desire to work individually and as a team

Requirements:

·         Current drivers license, auto insurance and ability to drive less than 1 mile

·         Must be at least 18 years old

·         Interview with Volunteer Coordinator, background check, signed waivers and 2-hour orientation

·         Communicate with other bookstore and kiosk clerks as needed

Time Commitment:

·         1 hours shifts available 9am-5pm, Monday – Saturday

Volunteers will sort book donations dropped at the Book Drop at First Congregational Church on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 10am-12pm.