Volunteer: Collection Tidy VolunteerHelp keep the library looking its best! Collection Tidy Volunteers play an important role in creating a welcoming library by keeping our shelves neat, organized, and inviting for everyone who visits. This volunteer opportunity is perfect for individuals who enjoy working independently, have an eye for detail, and want to support the library's collections without regularly shelving materials. Ages: 12 and older Supervisor: Bethany Neuman Shifts: Flexible Monday - Saturday; weekly when possible Essential Position Functions: Pushing bookends into place to keep shelves supported. Bringing library materials forward ("edging") to create neat, browsable shelves. Looking behind shelves for materials that have fallen or been pushed back. Lightly dusting shelves as needed. Collecting items left on tables, chairs, or shelving areas and bringing them to the service desk for staff to check in or reshelve. Restocking staff-prepared Book Bundles. Checking that game cartridges are present in Nintendo Switch cases on shelf. Available Collection Areas Volunteers may work in one of the following collection areas: Adult Collections: Adult Fiction, Adult Nonfiction, and Adult Media Children's Collections: Board Books, Picture Books, Early Readers, Chapter Books, and Children's Nonfiction Teen Collections: Children's Fiction, Children's Graphic Novels, Teen Collections, and Children's & Teen MediaRequirements of Work: Lifting and carrying up to 10 lbs. Sign a liability waiver. Pass a background check. Ideal Volunteer This opportunity is a great fit for volunteers who: Enjoy organizing and creating tidy spaces. Like working with books and library materials. Prefer collection care over traditional shelving duties. Can work independently while following staff guidance.By helping maintain our collections, Collection Tidy Volunteers make it easier for patrons to discover their next great read and help keep Kaukauna Public Library welcoming for all. Training Provided: The Library will meet with the volunteer as part of the orientating process. Forms and expectations will be gone over during the initial meeting. Attached to this opportunity you will find a volunteer application. Please complete it and mail it to the library at 207 Thilmany Rd., Suite 200, Kaukauna, WI 54130, drop it off at the front desk, or email it to bneuman@kaukauna.gov. Thank you for your interest! Agency: Kaukauna Public Library Help keep the library looking its best! Collection Tidy Volunteers play an important role in creating a welcoming library by keeping our shelves neat, organized, and inviting for everyone who visits. This volunteer opportunity is perfect for individuals who enjoy working independently, have an eye for detail, and want to support the library's collections without regularly shelving materials. Ages: 12 and older Supervisor: Bethany Neuman Shifts: Flexible Monday - Saturday; weekly when possible Essential Position Functions: Pushing bookends into place to keep shelves supported. Bringing library materials forward ("edging") to create neat, browsable shelves. Looking behind shelves for materials that have fallen or been pushed back. Lightly dusting shelves as needed. Collecting items left on tables, chairs, or shelving areas and bringing them to the service desk for staff to check in or reshelve. Restocking staff-prepared Book Bundles. Checking that game cartridges are present in Nintendo Switch cases on shelf. Available Collection Areas Volunteers may work in one of the following collection areas: Adult Collections: Adult Fiction, Adult Nonfiction, and Adult Media Children's Collections: Board Books, Picture Books, Early Readers, Chapter Books, and Children's Nonfiction Teen Collections: Children's Fiction, Children's Graphic Novels, Teen Collections, and Children's & Teen MediaRequirements of Work: Lifting and carrying up to 10 lbs. Sign a liability waiver. Pass a background check. Ideal Volunteer This opportunity is a great fit for volunteers who: Enjoy organizing and creating tidy spaces. Like working with books and library materials. Prefer collection care over traditional shelving duties. Can work independently while following staff guidance.By helping maintain our collections, Collection Tidy Volunteers make it easier for patrons to discover their next great read and help keep Kaukauna Public Library welcoming for all. Training Provided: The Library will meet with the volunteer as part of the orientating process. Forms and expectations will be gone over during the initial meeting. Attached to this opportunity you will find a volunteer application. Please complete it and mail it to the library at 207 Thilmany Rd., Suite 200, Kaukauna, WI 54130, drop it off at the front desk, or email it to bneuman@kaukauna.gov. Thank you for your interest! Agency: Kaukauna Public Library Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 54130 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Fix-It Clinic Watch Repair VolunteerIf you have expertise repairing common household items, we could use your help! The library and community members are starting at Fix-It Clinic which will be held three or four times per year with the next one occurring in October. At this clinic, the community is encouraged to bring in their household items for repair. Our team of volunteer experts will fix the items for them, showing them the process and troubleshooting steps along the way. Agency: Kaukauna Public Library If you have expertise repairing common household items, we could use your help! The library and community members are starting at Fix-It Clinic which will be held three or four times per year with the next one occurring in October. At this clinic, the community is encouraged to bring in their household items for repair. Our team of volunteer experts will fix the items for them, showing them the process and troubleshooting steps along the way. Agency: Kaukauna Public Library Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 54130 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Fix-It Clinic Jewelry Repair VolunteerIf you have expertise repairing common household items, we could use your help! The library and community members are staring at Fix-It Clinic which will be held three or four times per year with the next one occuring in October. At this clinic, the community is encouraged to bring in their household items for repair. Our team of volunteer experts will fix the items for them, showing them the process and troubleshooting steps along the way. We are currently in need of a volunteer with expertise in repairing jewelry! Agency: Kaukauna Public Library If you have expertise repairing common household items, we could use your help! The library and community members are staring at Fix-It Clinic which will be held three or four times per year with the next one occuring in October. At this clinic, the community is encouraged to bring in their household items for repair. Our team of volunteer experts will fix the items for them, showing them the process and troubleshooting steps along the way. We are currently in need of a volunteer with expertise in repairing jewelry! Agency: Kaukauna Public Library Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 54130 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Little Free Pantry VolunteerNature of Work: Assist with the Little Free Pantry, Summer Feeding Program, Food Pick-Up, and other pantry help as needed. Volunteers will work with Library staff as needed to vet donations and stock the Little Free Pantry as well as help with other food services like Summer Feeding Program (when applicable), picking up food donations from restaurants, and our additional methods of collection for fresh produce on site. Ages: 18 or older Supervisor: Bethany Neuman Shifts: Flexible Monday - Saturday; weekly when possible Essential Job Functions: Go through Little Free Pantry donations to check for expired food and remove donations not applicable to the pantry. Stock and organize the Little Free Pantry. Purchase food with gift cards as directed by staff. Alert library staff when Summer Feeding Program items are getting low. Assist with special food projects like pop-up pantries, partner events, or bulk donations. Prepare brown bag lunches as applicable to the Summer Feeding Program.Requirements of Work: Provide a copy of your Driver’s License in good standing. Have and provide proof of auto insurance every six months. Lifting and carrying up to 20 lbs. Sign a liability waiver. Pass a background check.Training Provided: The Library will meet with the volunteer as part of the orientating process. Forms and expectations will be gone over during the initial meeting. Attached to this opportunity you will find a volunteer application. Please complete it and mail it to the library at 207 Thilmany Rd., Suite 200, Kaukauna, WI 54130, drop it off at the front desk, or email it to bneuman@kaukauna.gov. Thank you for your interest! Agency: Kaukauna Public Library Nature of Work: Assist with the Little Free Pantry, Summer Feeding Program, Food Pick-Up, and other pantry help as needed. Volunteers will work with Library staff as needed to vet donations and stock the Little Free Pantry as well as help with other food services like Summer Feeding Program (when applicable), picking up food donations from restaurants, and our additional methods of collection for fresh produce on site. Ages: 18 or older Supervisor: Bethany Neuman Shifts: Flexible Monday - Saturday; weekly when possible Essential Job Functions: Go through Little Free Pantry donations to check for expired food and remove donations not applicable to the pantry. Stock and organize the Little Free Pantry. Purchase food with gift cards as directed by staff. Alert library staff when Summer Feeding Program items are getting low. Assist with special food projects like pop-up pantries, partner events, or bulk donations. Prepare brown bag lunches as applicable to the Summer Feeding Program.Requirements of Work: Provide a copy of your Driver’s License in good standing. Have and provide proof of auto insurance every six months. Lifting and carrying up to 20 lbs. Sign a liability waiver. Pass a background check.Training Provided: The Library will meet with the volunteer as part of the orientating process. Forms and expectations will be gone over during the initial meeting. Attached to this opportunity you will find a volunteer application. Please complete it and mail it to the library at 207 Thilmany Rd., Suite 200, Kaukauna, WI 54130, drop it off at the front desk, or email it to bneuman@kaukauna.gov. Thank you for your interest! Agency: Kaukauna Public Library Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 54130 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Library Programming VolunteerNature of Work: Assist library staff with organizing, preparing (including set-up and/or take-down), and/or day of program help at the library or other community location. Volunteers help create a welcoming environment while supporting activities for children, teens, adults, and families. Essential Job Functions: Welcome and assist program participants and visitors warmlyAssist with set up and cleanup of program spaces, materials, and equipmentSupport library staff during events, workshops, story times, and community activities in various waysHelp prepare crafts, supplies, handouts, and activity materialsMonitor program areas to ensure a safe, organized, and respectful environmentProvide basic information about library services and eventSupport outreach activities and special events as neededRefer patron questions to staff as appropriateAlert staff when program / event supplies are lowOperate simple equipmentSign in and out of shiftsRequirements of Work: Friendly, dependable, and able to work well with diverse groups of peopleStrong communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to follow directions and work collaboratively with library staffAbility to stand, walk, lift 5-10 lbs, and assist with event set up (if applicable to program)Present a neat, clean, and appropriate appearanceSign Liability Waiver Pass a background checkTraining Provided: The Library will meet with volunteers as part of the orientating and onboarding process. Forms, expectations, and programs of interest will be discussed during the initial meeting. Attached to this opportunity, you will find the volunteer application. Please complete it and mail it to the library at 207 Thilmany Rd. Suite 200 Kaukauna, WI 54130, email them to bneuman@kaukauna.gov; or drop them off at the front desk. Thank you for your interest! Agency: Kaukauna Public Library Nature of Work: Assist library staff with organizing, preparing (including set-up and/or take-down), and/or day of program help at the library or other community location. Volunteers help create a welcoming environment while supporting activities for children, teens, adults, and families. Essential Job Functions: Welcome and assist program participants and visitors warmlyAssist with set up and cleanup of program spaces, materials, and equipmentSupport library staff during events, workshops, story times, and community activities in various waysHelp prepare crafts, supplies, handouts, and activity materialsMonitor program areas to ensure a safe, organized, and respectful environmentProvide basic information about library services and eventSupport outreach activities and special events as neededRefer patron questions to staff as appropriateAlert staff when program / event supplies are lowOperate simple equipmentSign in and out of shiftsRequirements of Work: Friendly, dependable, and able to work well with diverse groups of peopleStrong communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to follow directions and work collaboratively with library staffAbility to stand, walk, lift 5-10 lbs, and assist with event set up (if applicable to program)Present a neat, clean, and appropriate appearanceSign Liability Waiver Pass a background checkTraining Provided: The Library will meet with volunteers as part of the orientating and onboarding process. Forms, expectations, and programs of interest will be discussed during the initial meeting. Attached to this opportunity, you will find the volunteer application. Please complete it and mail it to the library at 207 Thilmany Rd. Suite 200 Kaukauna, WI 54130, email them to bneuman@kaukauna.gov; or drop them off at the front desk. Thank you for your interest! Agency: Kaukauna Public Library Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 54130 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Library Shelving - Adult, Teen, and Children CollectionsNature of work: Library Shelving Volunteers play an
important role in helping keep the library organized, welcoming, and accessible
for all visitors. Volunteers assist staff by accurately shelving books, DVDs,
magazines, and other library materials in their proper locations, ensuring that
patrons can easily find the items they are looking for. Essential Job Functions: Shelve returned library materials according to library classification/organization and shelving procedures. Straighten and organize materials on library shelves. Check shelves for misplaced items and maintain orderly collections. Assist with shifting materials when needed to create space and maintain shelf organization. Alert staff to damage materials or shelving issues. Follow library policies and procedures while working independently and as part of a team. Greet patrons in a friendly manner and direct library-related questions to staff members. Refer requests for account assistance, reference help, technology support, reader's advisory, and other library services to staff members. Sign in and out of shifts.Requirements of Work: Ability to alphabetize and organize materials accurately using the Dewey Decimal System and alphabetical filing. Attention to detail and willingness to learn library shelving systems. Dependable, punctual, and ale to work independently. Ability to bend, reach, kneel, lift above head, push carts, and stand or walk for extended periods of time. Ability to read fine print. Ability to lift 5 - 10 lbs. Friendly attitude and commitment to supporting library services. Pass a background checkTraining Provided: The Library will meet with the volunteer as part of the orientating process. Forms and expectations will be gone over during the initial meeting. Attached to this opportunity you will find a volunteer application. Please complete it and mail it to the library at 207 Thilmany Rd., Suite 200, Kaukauna, WI 54130, drop it off at the front desk, or email it to bneuman@kaukauna.gov. Thank you for your interest! Agency: Kaukauna Public Library Nature of work: Library Shelving Volunteers play an
important role in helping keep the library organized, welcoming, and accessible
for all visitors. Volunteers assist staff by accurately shelving books, DVDs,
magazines, and other library materials in their proper locations, ensuring that
patrons can easily find the items they are looking for. Essential Job Functions: Shelve returned library materials according to library classification/organization and shelving procedures. Straighten and organize materials on library shelves. Check shelves for misplaced items and maintain orderly collections. Assist with shifting materials when needed to create space and maintain shelf organization. Alert staff to damage materials or shelving issues. Follow library policies and procedures while working independently and as part of a team. Greet patrons in a friendly manner and direct library-related questions to staff members. Refer requests for account assistance, reference help, technology support, reader's advisory, and other library services to staff members. Sign in and out of shifts.Requirements of Work: Ability to alphabetize and organize materials accurately using the Dewey Decimal System and alphabetical filing. Attention to detail and willingness to learn library shelving systems. Dependable, punctual, and ale to work independently. Ability to bend, reach, kneel, lift above head, push carts, and stand or walk for extended periods of time. Ability to read fine print. Ability to lift 5 - 10 lbs. Friendly attitude and commitment to supporting library services. Pass a background checkTraining Provided: The Library will meet with the volunteer as part of the orientating process. Forms and expectations will be gone over during the initial meeting. Attached to this opportunity you will find a volunteer application. Please complete it and mail it to the library at 207 Thilmany Rd., Suite 200, Kaukauna, WI 54130, drop it off at the front desk, or email it to bneuman@kaukauna.gov. Thank you for your interest! Agency: Kaukauna Public Library Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 54130 Allow Groups: No |