Volunteer
Volunteer. Advocate. Support.
The Wabeno Public Library is truly appreciative of the support and dedication of our volunteers who help the library go the extra mile and make a difference in our community.
Benefits
- Acquire new skills and gain valuable experience
- Receive verification of your volunteer work for school
- Use as a reference for resumes
- Serve the community
- Expand your social horizons
- First to check out new materials
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Want to become a volunteer?
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What Volunteers Can Do
- Assist creating awesome programs
- Neaten shelves
- Assist with storytime
- Social Media content creation
- Be a library advocate
- And more! We will work with your interests and goals.
Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. In fact, it’s the only thing that ever has. “
– Margaret Mead
Policy
A set of guidelines that outlines how the Wabeno Public Library defines a volunteer and how to become one, what the responsibilities and expectations are (such as knowing the Confidentiality of Library User Records state statute and that we are a drug- and alcohol-free workplace), and how training and supervision will work.
Handbook
A document that outlines the roles, expectations, and pertinent information for volunteers. Includes: Library Mission and Vision, Volunteer Policy, What you can expect as a volunteer, guidelines (behavior, dresscode, etc.), emergency plan, and library language information.
Training
Training is provided for all volunteer at and during assignments.
Safe Space
You are important to the library. We welcome all individuals, regardless of age, political or social views, gender and gender expression, sexuality, persons with disabilities, race, ethnicity, or country of origins.