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
Responsibilities, Duties, Functions, Tasks:
- Make phone calls to local nursing homes, schools, hospitals, and other organizations from the call list to assess their availability and need for donations.
- To replenish stock, go to book drop location (1425 N 5th Street) and pick up prepared boxes with materials to replenish
- Deliver materials to locations requesting donations
- Communicate as needed with Book Sorting Volunteers
- Report hours to Volunteer Coordinator using Galaxy (online portal) or log sheet by the 8th of each mon
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 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
