Adult Volunteer @ Ironwood Library
2022-12-19 | Ironwood Library
Ironwood Library is recruiting adult volunteers for 2023! Online volunteer applications are available at volunteer.phoenix.gov. Under "Browse by Interest" choose "Library," in the “Keyword” box type “Ironwood,” and complete the appropriate application. Applicants will hear back from volunteer coordinators by January 10th when they are ready to schedule interviews and background checks.

Goal of the Position:
To assist library staff and help ensure library materials are available for the community.
Responsibilities include (will vary depending on current operational needs):

-Sorting and shelving library materials
-Assisting librarians with programs
-Cleaning storytime supplies
-Prepping activities for programs
-Reading spine labels for shelving accuracy and reshelving as needed
-Maintaining appearance of work and public areas
-Retrieving library materials from public and non-public stack areas for library staff to fill hold requests
-Assisting in the process of discarding library materials
-Other supportive duties

Time Commitment:
-Able to commit to at least one 2 hour shift every 1-2 weeks
-Ability to commit to the program for a minimum of 6 months

Qualifications:
-Ability to sort and file alphabetically and numerically
-Physical ability to stand, bend, stoop, push carts weighing up to 50 pounds, reach overhead, lift objects and perform repetitive movements for extended periods of time
-Ability to work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others
-Pass a background check

Minimum age: 18
*If all positions are full, please email volunteer coordinator to get on a waiting list - amy.rodrock@phoenix.gov
