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Volunteering Application

Volunteer Opportunities

Program Decorating Assistant

We are seeking volunteers with a knack for arts and crafts to help us build decorative displays for large events! Tasks would include cutting, painting, assembling large backdrops, and more. * On an as-needed basis.

Outreach

Volunteer would assist with a variety of tasks such as preparing program materials, assisting with book preparation for outreach services, and delivering to homebound patrons or local little libraries.

Garden

Assist in the library’s Storytime Garden with a variety of tasks that could include prepping in the spring and cleanup in the fall.

Application Form

* Indicates required questions

1. Email *

General Information

2. Name *

4. Address *

5. Phone Number *

6. Emergency Contact *

7. Phone Number *

Student Information if Applicable

Questions

Armative responses to the following questions will not automatically exclude you from volunteering.

9. Have you ever been convicted of a felony? *

Yes

Mark only one

If yes, please explain:

11. Are you willing to submit to a criminal background check if required? *

Yes

Mark only one

12. Are you willing to submit to a drivers' background check if required? *

Yes

Mark only one

13. Are you volunteering to fulfill court ordered community service hours? *

Yes

Mark only one

14. Why are you interested in volunteering? *

Skills, Interests, and Availability

15. First Date Available *

Example: January 7, 2019

17. Specific hours (please list)

18. How often would you like to have your volunteer shift?

Once a week

Every two weeks

Once a month

Occasionally

Mark only one

19. Activities You Would Like To Do (check all that apply) Note: not all activities will be available at all

times.

20. Activities you would prefer not to do:

21. Physical limitations that prevent you from doing certain tasks:

22. Previous work, volunteer, or computer experiences (please include any special skills, interests, or training that could be useful at the library): *

Agreement

I hereby certify that the information provided above is true and complete to the best of my knowledge.
I understand I will not be paid as a volunteer.
I agree to a four month commitment with a regular working schedule, if chosen to be a volunteer.
I understand I will serve as needed by the Pekin Public Library and my assignment may end at any time, with or without cause.
I understand my application may not be selected for volunteer service.
I understand it is the policy of the Pekin Public Library to protect the privacy of those who use the library. I agree to hold all information about customers in complete condence and to access this information only in the course of performing my volunteer assignments. In addition, I understand a breach of condentiality is grounds from dismissal from the library's Volunteer Program.

Signature *

Maximum file size: 2 MB

24. Date *

Example: January 7, 2019

25. Parent or Guardian (if applicant is under 18)

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Monday-Thursday, 9.00 a.m. - 8.00 p.m.

Friday, 9.00 a.m. - 6.00 p.m.

Saturday, 9.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m.

Volunteering Application​

Volunteer Opportunities

Program Decorating Assistant

Outreach

Garden

Application Form

Volunteering Application